抨 meaning and stroke order
To impeach; to criticize
How to write 抨, stroke by stroke
8 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 抨
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- attack
- impeach
How 抨 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Hand.
扌 gives the meaning and 平 hints at the sound.
Radical: 扌 (hand), shared by 342 characters on this site.
How to remember 抨
抨 combines the hand radical 扌 with 平 (píng), which gives the sound. Picture a hand striking out at someone to knock them flat, which is a forceful attack or criticism.
抨 almost never appears alone in modern Chinese. It is used in the word 抨击 (pēngjī), which means to attack someone or something sharply in speech or writing, often in news or formal discussion. Example: 他在文章里抨击了这项政策。(Tā zài wénzhāng lǐ pēngjī le zhè xiàng zhèngcè.) He attacked this policy in his article.
Common mistake: Because 平 is read píng, learners often say píngjī instead of pēngjī. Remember that 抨 uses the first tone pēng, like the sound of something being hit.
Common words with 抨
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
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| 抨击 | pēngjī | to attack (verbally or in writing) | HSK 7-9 |
抨 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Questions about 抨
How many strokes are in 抨?
抨 is written with 8 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 抨 mean?
抨 (pēng) means to impeach; to criticize. A common word with it is 抨击 (pēngjī), meaning "to attack (verbally or in writing)".
How do you pronounce 抨?
抨 is pronounced pēng, in the first tone (high and level).
What is the radical of 抨?
The radical of 抨 is 扌, which carries the idea of "hand". Dictionaries list 抨 under this radical.
Is 抨 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 抨 is part of the HSK 7-9 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
Does 抨击 mean a physical attack?
No. 抨击 means a verbal or written attack, such as harsh public criticism. For physical attacks, use words like 攻击 (gōngjī) or 打 (dǎ).
What is the difference between 抨击 and 批评?
批评 (pīpíng) is general criticism and can be mild or constructive. 抨击 is much stronger and more hostile, usually aimed at policies, ideas, or public figures.