How to write 排 (pái) — Stroke Order, Radical & Practice
Pronunciation & meaning
Pronounced .
- row
- rank
- file
- to eliminate
- to remove
Stroke Order & Practice
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Decomposition
排 breaks down into 2 components arranged as Left + Right. Recognizing the components makes the character easier to remember and write.
Radical
The radical of 排 is 扌 — meaning hand. Radicals are the indexing components used in Chinese dictionaries; they often hint at a character's broad meaning category.
Other HSK 4 characters that share this radical: 抱技扔掉拉指挂推.
How the character is built
排 is a phono-semantic compound. The semantic component 扌 (hand) carries the meaning, while the phonetic component 非 originally indicated the sound.
HSK 4 Words Containing 排
FAQ
What does 排 mean in Chinese?
排 (pái) means row, rank, file; to eliminate, to remove. It is one of the 150 characters required for the HSK 4 writing section.
How many strokes does 排 have?
排 is written in 11 strokes. Use the practice tool above to see the correct stroke order and trace it yourself.
What is the radical of 排?
The radical of 排 is 扌 (hand). Other HSK 4 characters with the same radical include 抱, 技, 扔, 掉, 拉.
What is the pinyin for 排?
排 is pronounced pái.
What HSK 4 words use 排?
In our HSK 4 vocabulary, 排 appears in 4 words, including 安排 (ānpái), 排 (pái), 排队 (páiduì), 排球 (páiqiú). See the full list above.