HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
撇 — cast aside
- Reading
- piě
- Meaning
- cast aside; skim; stroke (in writing)
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
撇 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is piě and it means cast aside; skim; stroke (in writing). To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
撇 appears in everyday chinese words such as 撇 (throw, cast away).
Chinese words containing 撇
Frequently asked questions
What does 撇 mean in Chinese?
撇 means cast aside; skim; stroke (in writing) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 撇 read?
撇 is read piě. Reading it inside real words — 撇 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 撇 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 撇 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 撇 in a word?
A common word containing 撇 is 撇 (piě) — "throw, cast away". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 撇 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 撇 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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