匹
匹 (pǐ) means “measure word for horses and cloth”. It is made of 匸 + 儿 and has 4 strokes, and is an old HSK 5 word (HSK 2.0).
Break 匹 into its parts
What 匹 is made of
- 匸 xì — box
- 儿 ér — child
- 丿 — falling stroke
- 乚 — hook stroke
匹 stroke order
Example sentences
草原上有一匹白马。Cǎoyuán shàng yǒu yī pǐ bái mǎ.There is a white horse on the grassland.
他骑着一匹黑马。Tā qí zhe yī pǐ hēi mǎ.He is riding a black horse.
Also built with 匸
Quick facts
| Pinyin | pǐ |
|---|---|
| Meaning | measure word for horses and cloth |
| Strokes | 4 |
| Pattern | Open on the right |
| HSK | Old HSK 5 |
Questions about 匹
What does 匹 mean?
匹 (pǐ) means “measure word for horses and cloth”.
How many strokes does 匹 have?
匹 has 4 strokes.
What parts make up 匹?
匹 is made of 匸 (box) and 儿 (child).
Which HSK level is 匹?
匹 is in Old HSK 5.
Learn 匹 with its group
It is part of Old HSK 5 · Group 71: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.