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哌 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
pàiused in transliterationsn, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #29450, Very Hard
pàiused in transliterationunknown, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #29450, Very Hard
pài(pai4) T4
  1. 1used in transliterations
  2. 2used in transliteration
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March 24, 2026
pài(pai4)

The character 哌 (pài) is primarily used in transliterations of foreign words and names into Mandarin. It does not have a broad usage in everyday language but serves a specific purpose in maintaining the phonetic integrity of these terms.

Strokes9RadicalFrequency#29450DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, transliteration is crucial for introducing foreign concepts, especially in science and technology. The careful selection of characters like 哌 reflects the importance of phonetic accuracy in communication.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'pie' (sounds like 'pài') that has a unique flavor, representing foreign tastes. The character 哌 looks like a pie with a 'mouth' (口) symbol, suggesting it is something to be spoken or pronounced.

Meanings of 哌

pài(pai4)
1used in transliterations
2used in transliteration
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About 哌

Simplified
9Strokes
Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 哌

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'pie' (sounds like 'pài') that has a unique flavor, representing foreign tastes. The character 哌 looks like a pie with a 'mouth' (口) symbol, suggesting it is something to be spoken or pronounced.

Usage Notes

Since 哌 is mainly used in transliterations, it often appears in specialized contexts such as scientific terms or names. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings or uses.

HSK Study Tips

Although 哌 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be beneficial for advanced learners focusing on transliteration practices. Students should also familiarize themselves with related transliterated characters to recognize patterns in pronunciation.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, transliteration is crucial for introducing foreign concepts, especially in science and technology. The careful selection of characters like 哌 reflects the importance of phonetic accuracy in communication.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 哌 with similar characters like 拍 (pāi), which means 'to clap.' It's essential to remember that 哌 is used primarily for transliteration and not in general vocabulary.

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Pronunciation of 哌

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Etymology of 哌

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

mouth

Semantic (meaning)
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 哌?

Decomposition of 哌

IDS Structure⿰口⿸?氏
Full Character
=
kou3
left
shi4
enclosing
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 哌?

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Grammar Patterns of 哌

哌 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 1

Complete the Sentence

目的改进盐酸环丙沙星制备中的____嗪缩合反应.

Objective To improve Piperazine condensation reaction in the preparation of Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride.

Example Sentences for 哌 (1)

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目的改进盐酸环丙沙星制备中的哌嗪缩合反应.

mù de gǎi jìn yán suān huán bǐng shā xīng zhì bèi zhōng de pài qín suō hé fǎn yīng.

Objective To improve Piperazine condensation reaction in the preparation of Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride.

Cultural Notes for 哌

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, transliteration is crucial for introducing foreign concepts, especially in science and technology. The careful selection of characters like 哌 reflects the importance of phonetic accuracy in communication.

Word Family of 哌

Words Containing This Character2
pàiused in transliteration
哌啶piperidine (chemistry) (loanword)
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Compound Meaning

What does 哌 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 哌

哌 is used mainly for transliterating foreign words and names into Mandarin.