平
Meaning:
flat, level, even; peaceful
HSK 5
Frequency:
#2116
Pinyin:
píng
Strokes:
5
Radical:
广
How to Write 平 - 5 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "平" in Chinese
The Chinese character 平 (píng) means "flat, level, even; peaceful". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 5 strokes. Common words containing 平 include: 不平, 公平, 铲平.
📚 Words and Phrases with 平
Common words containing this character
不平
uneven
HSK 2
公平
fair
HSK 2
铲平
to level the ground (with a hoe, shovel etc); to raze (a building, forest etc)
HSK 2
北平
Peiping or Beiping (name of Beijing at different periods, esp. 1928-1949)
HSK 2
南平
see 南平市[Nan2 ping2 Shi4]
HSK 2
原平
see 原平市[Yuan2 ping2 Shi4]
HSK 2
和平
peace
HSK 2
哀平
joint name for the Han dynasty emperors Aidi (reigned 7-1 BC) and Pingdi (reigned 1 BC - 6 AD)
HSK 2
四平
see 四平市[Si4 ping2 Shi4]
HSK 2
垫平
to level (surfaces)
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Pictographic
Origin: A leveling scale
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "平"?
- The pinyin is píng
- How many strokes does "平" have?
- It has 5 strokes
- What does "平" mean?
- flat, level, even; peaceful
- What is the radical of "平"?
- The radical is "广"