Chinese characters for “pi”
50 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
pī
comment, criticism
7 strokes · HSK 2.0 L5to wear
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L6to chop, to cut apart
15 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9great, grand, glorious, distinguished
5 strokesmighty
7 strokescarelessness
7 strokesa department in the state of Lu
7 strokesclay
8 strokesfox cub
8 strokesarsenic
9 strokescarelessness
10 strokesberyllium
10 strokesonomatopoetic, the sound of something cracking
16 strokesthunderclap, crashing thunder
21 strokesSecond tone
pí
skin, hide, fur, feathers
5 strokes · HSK 3.0 L6spleen, pancreas
12 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9common mallow
7 strokesloquat tree
8 strokesto aid, to help
9 strokesweak, tired, exhausted
10 strokesmussels, shellfish
10 strokesplace name
10 strokesparapet
10 strokesbeer
11 strokesto add, to increase
11 strokesa guitar-like instrument
12 strokesbrown bear, Ursus arctos
14 strokestick, mite
14 strokesfox, leopard, panther
17 strokesbrown bear, Ursus arctos
19 strokesdrum carried on horseback
21 strokesThird tone
pǐ
Fourth tone
pì
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