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March 24, 2026
票piào(piao4)
The character 票 (piào) primarily means 'ticket' and can refer to various types of tickets such as train, concert, or movie tickets. It can also mean 'ballot' or 'banknote,' making it a versatile term used in contexts involving commerce, voting, and entertainment.
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Cultural note
In Chinese culture, purchasing tickets for events like festivals or performances is a common practice, and the concept of a ballot is particularly significant during elections, reflecting the increasing importance of civic participation.
Memory tip
Think of 票 (piào) as a 'piece of paper' that grants you access, like a ticket to a concert. The character has a 'piece' (票) that looks like a ticket, and its pronunciation, 'piào,' rhymes with 'piano,' which you might hear music played on at an event where you'd need a ticket.
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车票 (chēpiào, train ticket) vs. 飞票 (fēipiào, flight ticket) — use 票 (piào) for general ticket references, while specifying the type with 车票 or 飞票.
Usage Notes
When using 票, be sure to pair it with the correct measure word, 张 (zhāng), for tickets. Avoid confusion with similar-sounding words that have different meanings, and remember that 票 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 2 word, 票 connects well with other vocabulary related to transportation and entertainment. Students should focus on its various meanings and practice using it in sentences about travel and events.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 票 with similar characters. For example, saying 票子 (piàozi) is incorrect; instead, just use 票 (piào). Another common mistake is forgetting the measure word, so remember to say 一张票 (yī zhāng piào) instead of just 票.
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The character 票 (piào) primarily means 'ticket' and can refer to various types of tickets such as train, concert, or movie tickets. It can also mean 'ballot' or 'banknote,' making it a versatile term used in contexts involving commerce, voting, and entertainment.
When to use 票
When using 票, be sure to pair it with the correct measure word, 张 (zhāng), for tickets. Avoid confusion with similar-sounding words that have different meanings, and remember that 票 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
票 or something close to it
车票 (chēpiào, train ticket) vs. 飞票 (fēipiào, flight ticket) — use 票 (piào) for general ticket references, while specifying the type with 车票 or 飞票.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 票 with similar characters. For example, saying 票子 (piàozi) is incorrect; instead, just use 票 (piào). Another common mistake is forgetting the measure word, so remember to say 一张票 (yī zhāng piào) instead of just 票.
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Grammar patterns of 票
票 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 9 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.
