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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
辔pèibridle, reinszg, 13 strokes, radical 口
pèi(pei4)pei T4
  1. 1bridle, reins
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March 24, 2026

辔(轡)pèi(pei4)

The character 辔 (pèi) refers to the bridle or reins used to control a horse. It is commonly used in contexts related to horseback riding or animal husbandry, symbolizing control and guidance. The character conveys the idea of holding something in check or directing it.

Strokes13Radical口
Cultural note

In ancient China, horsemanship was crucial for transportation and warfare, making the bridle an important tool in daily life and military strategy. The character embodies the historical significance of horses in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a horse with a shiny bridle. The left part of the character, 辶, looks like the path the horse travels, while the right part, 佩, suggests wearing something (like a bridle) to guide the horse. Remember, 'pèi' sounds like 'pay', as if you're paying attention to how you guide your horse.

Meanings of 辔

pèi(pei4)
1bridle, reins
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About 辔

辔Simplified
轡Traditional
13Strokes
口Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 辔 with other similar characters related to control or guidance. This term is more formal and is often found in literature or historical texts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Be careful with the tone; mispronouncing it may lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

While 辔 is not an HSK level word, it can help students understand vocabulary related to animals and control. Students at this level should focus on recognizing this character in literary contexts and relating it to similar terms. Connecting it with words like 牵 (qiān, to lead) can enhance understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 辔 with 绳 (shéng, rope) when discussing control. A wrong example would be saying '我用绳控制马' (I use rope to control the horse) instead of '我用辔控制马' (I use reins to control the horse).

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Etymology of 辔

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory hint

Rope 纟 yoking a horse to a chariot 车 by its mouth 口

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Decomposition of 辔

IDS Structure⿱⿲纟车纟口
辔Full character
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纟si1
left
车Che1
middle
纟si1
right
口kou3
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How to say bridle, reins in Chinese

“bridle, reins” in Chinese is辔pèi

The character 辔 (pèi) refers to the bridle or reins used to control a horse. It is commonly used in contexts related to horseback riding or animal husbandry, symbolizing control and guidance. The character conveys the idea of holding something in check or directing it.

When to use 辔

Common mistakes include confusing 辔 with other similar characters related to control or guidance. This term is more formal and is often found in literature or historical texts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Be careful with the tone; mispronouncing it may lead to confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 辔 with 绳 (shéng, rope) when discussing control. A wrong example would be saying '我用绳控制马' (I use rope to control the horse) instead of '我用辔控制马' (I use reins to control the horse).

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Word Family of 辔

Words containing this character2
辔头bridle轡頭
辔pèibridle轡
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Frequently asked questions about 辔

It is pronounced as 'pèi', with a falling tone.

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