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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
嘌piāofast, speedyg, 14 strokes, radical 口, rank #46874, Very Hard
嘌piāopurineunknown, 14 strokes, radical 口, rank #46874, Very Hard
嘌piàofast, speedyg, 14 strokes, radical 口, rank #46874, Very Hard
嘌piàopurineunknown, 14 strokes, radical 口, rank #46874, Very Hard
piāo(piao1)piao
primary
T1
  1. 1fast, speedy
  2. 2purine
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March 24, 2026

嘌piāo(piao1)

The character 嘌 (piāo) generally refers to something that is fast or speedy. It is often used in the context of scientific terminology, such as in 嘌呤 (piàolíng), which means purine, a fundamental component in biochemistry. The character conveys a sense of swiftness, making it relevant in discussions about speed or rapid processes.

Strokes14Radical口Frequency#46874DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In the context of Chinese medicine and science, the concept of speed is often associated with processes in nature and health, reflecting a holistic view of rapid changes in bodily functions or environmental conditions.

Memory tip

Imagine a racing pigeon (sounds like 'piāo') flying swiftly through the air, embodying the meaning of speed. The character 嘌 has a mouth (口) on the left, suggesting that things are happening quickly, as if someone is calling out speedily.

Meanings of 嘌

piāo(piao1)
primary
1fast, speedy
2purine
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About 嘌

嘌Simplified
14Strokes
口Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Learners should be cautious with the pronunciation, particularly the tone, as it can change the meaning. 嘌 is more formal and specific, often found in academic contexts, so it's less common in everyday conversations. When using it with other terms, ensure the context is appropriate, particularly in scientific discussions.

HSK Study Tips

Although 嘌 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it relates to compounds that may appear in higher-level studies, particularly in science. Students should focus on its usage in technical language and make connections to other vocabulary related to speed and science.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 嘌 with similar-sounding characters that have different tones and meanings, such as 票 (piào, ticket) or 漂 (piāo, to float). It's important to practice the correct tone to avoid misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 嘌

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

mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)票
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Origin

嘌 = 口 + 票. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 嘌

IDS Structure⿰口票
嘌Full character
=
口kou3
left
票piao4
right
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Parts

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How to say fast, speedy in Chinese

“fast, speedy” in Chinese is嘌piāo

The character 嘌 (piāo) generally refers to something that is fast or speedy. It is often used in the context of scientific terminology, such as in 嘌呤 (piàolíng), which means purine, a fundamental component in biochemistry. The character conveys a sense of swiftness, making it relevant in discussions about speed or rapid processes.

When to use 嘌

Learners should be cautious with the pronunciation, particularly the tone, as it can change the meaning. 嘌 is more formal and specific, often found in academic contexts, so it's less common in everyday conversations. When using it with other terms, ensure the context is appropriate, particularly in scientific discussions.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 嘌 with similar-sounding characters that have different tones and meanings, such as 票 (piào, ticket) or 漂 (piāo, to float). It's important to practice the correct tone to avoid misunderstandings.

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Word Family of 嘌

Words containing this character5
嘌piāofast
嘌呤piàolìngpurine (loanword)
黄嘌呤huángpiàolìngxanthine黃嘌呤
腺嘌呤xiànpiàolìngadenine nucleotide (A, pairs with thymine T 胸腺嘧啶 in DNA and with uracil U 尿嘧啶 in RNA)
鸟嘌呤niǎopiàolìngguanine nucleotide (G, pairs with cytosine C 胞嘧啶 in DNA and RNA)鳥嘌呤
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What does 嘌呤 mean?

Frequently asked questions about 嘌

No, 嘌 is primarily used in scientific contexts and is less common in casual conversation.

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