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March 24, 2026
甓pì(pi4)
甓 (pì) refers to a type of glazed tile or brick commonly used in traditional Chinese architecture. These tiles are often decorative and can be seen in historical buildings, adding both aesthetic and functional value.
Strokes17Radical瓦Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
Glazed tiles are a significant element in traditional Chinese palaces and temples, showcasing craftsmanship and artistry. They reflect the importance of aesthetics in Chinese architecture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a brick (甓) shining with a glaze that reflects light like a precious gem. The character's structure—土 (earth) at the bottom and the phonetic component 皮 (skin) on top—can remind you of earthen tiles being coated with a shiny skin-like glaze.
Meanings of 甓
pì(pi4)
1bricks, glazed tiles
2glazed tile
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甓Simplified
17Strokes
瓦Radical
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a brick (甓) shining with a glaze that reflects light like a precious gem. The character's structure—土 (earth) at the bottom and the phonetic component 皮 (skin) on top—can remind you of earthen tiles being coated with a shiny skin-like glaze.
Usage Notes
This term is more common in formal contexts, especially when discussing architecture or historical sites. A common mistake is confusing it with 砖 (zhuān), which means 'brick' but does not imply the glazed quality.
HSK Study Tips
Although 甓 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be associated with other HSK words related to construction and architecture. Focus on the radicals and components to help memorize similar characters.
Cultural Note
Glazed tiles are a significant element in traditional Chinese palaces and temples, showcasing craftsmanship and artistry. They reflect the importance of aesthetics in Chinese architecture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 甓 with similar characters like 瓦 (wǎ), which means 'tile' but not specifically glazed. A wrong example would be saying '我买了很多瓦' (I bought many glazed tiles) instead of '甓'.
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Cultural Notes for 甓
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Glazed tiles are a significant element in traditional Chinese palaces and temples, showcasing craftsmanship and artistry. They reflect the importance of aesthetics in Chinese architecture.
Word Family of 甓
Words Containing This Character1
甓pìglazed tile
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Frequently Asked Questions about 甓
甓 refers specifically to glazed tiles, often used decoratively, while 砖 refers to regular bricks without a glaze.
It is pronounced as 'pì', with a falling tone.
You would use 甓 when discussing traditional architecture or when describing building materials.
