丕 (pī): grand
丕 (pī) is a Chinese character meaning “grand.” Outside the HSK 3.0 syllabus (CLEC 2022), it is composed of 不 (structural) and 一 (structural). It ranks #4878 in character frequency (SUBTLEX-CH corpus).
Spoken pronunciation
Definitions
- grand
Stroke Order
1
2
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5
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Words & Compounds
Common Compounds
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 丕变 | pī biàn | radical change |
| 曹丕 | cáo pī | Cao Pi (187-226), second son of Cao Cao 曹操, king then emperor of Cao Wei 曹魏 from 220, ruled as Emperor Wen 魏文帝, also ... |
2
Total compounds
50
As first character
50
As last character
0
As middle character
丕 appears in 2 compound words: 50 as the first character, 50 as the last, and 0 in a middle position. Compound statistics computed from SUBTLEX-CH and HSK 3.0 vocabulary data.
Example Sentences
Character Family
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 丕 (pī) mean in Chinese?
丕 (pī) primarily means "grand." It is not part of the HSK 3.0 syllabus. It ranks #4878 in character frequency.
How many strokes does 丕 have?
丕 is written with 5 strokes. The correct stroke order matters for recognition and handwriting speed — practice with the animated guide above to build proper technique.
What is the radical of 丕?
The radical associated with 丕 is 一 (one). This radical appears in many characters related to one.
What are the components of 丕?
丕 is composed of: 不 (structural), 一 (structural). Its IDS decomposition is ⿱不一 with a top-bottom layout. Understanding the components helps with both memorization and recognizing related characters.
What are common words containing 丕?
Common words with 丕 include: 丕变 (pī biàn, "radical change"); 曹丕 (cáo pī, "Cao Pi (187-226), second son of Cao Cao 曹操, king then emperor of Cao Wei 曹魏 from 220, ruled as Emperor Wen 魏文帝, also ..."). There are over 2 compound words containing this character.
Is 丕 the same in simplified and traditional Chinese?
Yes, 丕 is written the same way in both simplified and traditional Chinese.
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