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篷 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
篷péngsailzg, 16 strokes, radical ⺮, rank #12681, Hard
篷péngawning, covering; sail, tarp; boatzg, 16 strokes, radical ⺮, rank #12681, Hard
péng(peng2) T2
  1. 1sail
  2. 2awning, covering; sail, tarp; boat
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March 24, 2026
篷péng(peng2)

篷 (péng) refers to a covering or awning, often made of fabric, used for protection against the elements. It can also denote a sail on a boat, emphasizing its role in providing shelter or mobility in various environments such as outdoor events or maritime contexts.

Strokes16Radical⺮Frequency#12681DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, outdoor gatherings often utilize篷 for shade or as makeshift tents during festivals and celebrations, reflecting the importance of community and outdoor activities in social life.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large, colorful sail (篷) billowing in the wind, providing shade on a sunny day. The character consists of the radical '竹' (bamboo) on the left, representing the material often used in traditional sails, and '朋' (péng) on the right, which can remind you of 'friends' gathering under the shade.

Meanings of 篷

péng(peng2)
1sail
2awning, covering; sail, tarp; boat
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About 篷

篷Simplified
16Strokes
⺮Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#12681Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 篷

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a large, colorful sail (篷) billowing in the wind, providing shade on a sunny day. The character consists of the radical '竹' (bamboo) on the left, representing the material often used in traditional sails, and '朋' (péng) on the right, which can remind you of 'friends' gathering under the shade.

Usage Notes

篷 is typically used in informal contexts, often associated with outdoor settings. Be cautious with pronunciation and remember that it can be confused with similar-sounding words, but its unique context will help clarify meaning. Common collocations include '篷布' (tarpaulin) and '篷车' (awning car).

HSK Study Tips

Though篷 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding this character can help with related terms at HSK level 3 and above, such as '船' (boat) and '风' (wind). Students should focus on recognizing this character in context, especially in travel and outdoor scenarios.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, outdoor gatherings often utilize篷 for shade or as makeshift tents during festivals and celebrations, reflecting the importance of community and outdoor activities in social life.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 篷 with similar characters like 帆 (sail), leading to misinterpretation of contexts. For example, saying '我买了一个篷' (I bought a sail) could confuse listeners; specify '我买了一个帆' for clarity.

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Etymology of 篷

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

bamboo

Semantic (meaning)⺮
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Phonetic (sound)逢
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 篷?

Decomposition of 篷

IDS Structure⿱⺮逢
篷Full Character
=
⺮zhu2
top
逢feng2
bottom
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篷

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Grammar Patterns of 篷

篷 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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Complete the Sentence

据说帐____的缝合处快炸线了。

The camps are said to be bursting at the seams.

Example Sentences for 篷 (10)

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据说帐篷的缝合处快炸线了。

jù shuō zhàng péng de féng hé chǔ kuài zhà xiàn le。

The camps are said to be bursting at the seams.
2
他们搭好帐篷，准备过夜。

tā mén dā hǎo zhàng péng， ， zhǔn bèi guò。

They put up their tents and settled down for the night.
3
风很大,我们必须把帐篷固定好.

fēng hěn dà, , wǒ mén bì xū bǎ zhàng péng gù dìng.

We must hold down the tents because of the strong wind.
4
有些人住在建筑质量很差的宿舍里，甚至帐篷里。

yǒu xiē rén zhù zài jiàn zhù zhì liáng hěn chà de sù shě lǐ， ， shèn zhì zhàng péng。

Some are living in poorly built dormitories, even in tents.
5
妈妈想知道你们是否还有那顶双人帐篷。

mā mā xiǎng zhī dào nǐ mén shì fǒu huán yǒu nà dǐng shuāng rén zhàng péng。

Mom wants to know if you guys still have that two-person tent.
6
他将球直接打进迎宾帐篷里。

tā jiāng qiú zhí jiē dǎ jìn yíng bīn zhàng péng lǐ。

He struck the ball straight into the hospitality tents.
7
医院旁搭起了帐篷以安置容纳不下的人员。

yī yuàn páng dā qǐ le zhàng péng yǐ ān zhì róng nà bù xià de rén yuán。

Tents have been set up next to hospitals to handle the overflow.
8
我们三个人把无篷小划艇推出了棚子。

wǒ mén sān gè rén bǎ wú péng xiǎo huá tǐng tuī chū le péng zǐ。

The three of us manhandled the uncovered dinghy out of the shed.
9
一些小东西在帐篷四周的草丛里窸窸窣窣地动着。

yī xiē xiǎo dōng xī zài zhàng péng sì zhōu de cǎo cóng lǐ xī xī sū sū dì dòng zháo。

Small things stirred in the grass around the tent.
10
十一点差五分,他信步走进了玛丽的小篷子里.

shí yī diǎn chà wǔ fēn, , tā xìn bù zǒu jìn le mǎ lì de xiǎo péng zǐ.

At five minutes to eleven he sauntered up to Marie's booth.

Cultural Notes for 篷

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, outdoor gatherings often utilize篷 for shade or as makeshift tents during festivals and celebrations, reflecting the importance of community and outdoor activities in social life.

Word Family of 篷

Words Containing This Character8
帐篷zhàngpengtent帳篷
斗篷cloak
篷péngsail
敞篷车open car敞篷車
大篷车schooner大篷車
篷车caravan篷車
篷布tarpaulin
船篷ship's sail
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Compound Meaning

What does 帐篷 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 篷

You can say, '我们在篷下吃饭' (We eat under the awning).