Meanings of 品
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AI Study Notes for 品
品质 (qīngzhì) refers specifically to quality or grade, focusing on the inherent characteristics of an item, while 品 (pǐn) can refer more broadly to articles or commodities.
Learners often confuse 品 with other characters indicating goods, such as 货 (huò). It is more formal and specific when discussing quality, so it is not typically used in casual conversations about everyday items. Be cautious with the tone; the third tone can change meaning when used incorrectly.
品 is not specifically assigned to an HSK level but is relevant for learners progressing through levels 3-5 due to its usage in discussions about quality and products. Students should focus on its application in phrases related to tasting and assessing, such as 品尝 (pǐncháng) for 'to taste.'
Learners often mix up 品 with 评 (píng) which means 'to evaluate' or 'to comment,' using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我想品这本书' (I want to 'taste' this book) instead of '我想评这本书' (I want to evaluate this book) is incorrect.
Pronunciation of 品
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Etymology of 品
Triple of 口. Depicts a variety of utensils together.
Something that everyone is talking 口 about
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Case file: 品
Triple of 口. Depicts a variety of utensils together.
- 1The giveawaySomething that everyone is talking 口 about
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Decomposition of 品
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How to say article in Chinese
“article” in Chinese is品
The character 品 (pǐn) primarily refers to an article, commodity, or product. It can also indicate quality, grade, or temperament, and is used in contexts where one assesses or judges the nature of something, such as tasting or sampling food. The nuance encompasses both physical goods and abstract qualities of character or disposition.
When to use 品
Learners often confuse 品 with other characters indicating goods, such as 货 (huò). It is more formal and specific when discussing quality, so it is not typically used in casual conversations about everyday items. Be cautious with the tone; the third tone can change meaning when used incorrectly.
品 or something close to it
品质 (qīngzhì) refers specifically to quality or grade, focusing on the inherent characteristics of an item, while 品 (pǐn) can refer more broadly to articles or commodities.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 品 with 评 (píng) which means 'to evaluate' or 'to comment,' using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我想品这本书' (I want to 'taste' this book) instead of '我想评这本书' (I want to evaluate this book) is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 品
品 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 19 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.
Complete the Sentence
评价一个学生，首先看____质，其次看成绩。
When evaluating a student, first look at character, then look at grades.
Usage Notes for 品
Learners may confuse 品 as a verb meaning 'to taste' with its noun uses.
他品味了这个菜。
He tasted this dish.
Fill in the Blank
他____味了这个菜。
He tasted this dish.
Example Sentences for 品 (10)
Word Family of 品
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 品
品 (pǐn) refers more to specific products or grades, while 类 (lèi) is used to indicate categories or types in a broader sense. For instance, 品 can refer to a specific item, while 类 might refer to a whole category of items.
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