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儕 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
儕cháia class, a company; companion; togetherzg, 16 strokes, radical 亻
chái(chai2) T2
  1. 1a class, a company; companion; together
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March 24, 2026

儕chái(chai2)

The character 儕 (chái) refers to a group of companions or peers, emphasizing a sense of togetherness or fellowship. It is often used in contexts where individuals are regarded as equals or part of a collective, such as a class or company of people. This term carries a nuance of camaraderie and shared experiences.

Strokes16Radical亻
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of companionship and collective identity holds significant value, especially in familial and social settings. The use of 儕 reflects the importance of relationships and social networks in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a group of friends (companions) standing together, each one holding a sign with the character 儕. The left component (人) represents people, while the right component suggests they are all together as equals. This visual of unity can help remember both the meaning and pronunciation of chái.

Meanings of 儕

chái(chai2)
1a class, a company; companion; together
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About 儕

儕Simplified
16Strokes
亻Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 儕

Quick Contrast

同伴 (tóngbàn) - use 儕 (chái) to emphasize equality among peers, while 同伴 (tóngbàn) refers more generally to companions without the same connotation of equality.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 儕 with similar-sounding words or characters, leading to mix-ups in meaning. This term is more formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation, so be mindful of the context when using it. Common collocations include phrases that refer to groups of friends or peers.

HSK Study Tips

While 儕 is not found in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to other words related to companionship and social groups, such as 友 (yǒu, friend) and 同 (tóng, together). Students should focus on recognizing the character's structure and using it in appropriate contexts to enhance their understanding of social terminology.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 儕 in informal contexts, thinking it’s synonymous with friends. Instead, it’s better suited for formal discussions about groups or companies. For example, saying '我有很多儕' (I have many companions) can sound odd; '我有很多朋友' (I have many friends) is more appropriate.

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Pronunciation of 儕

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Etymology of 儕

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

person

Semantic (meaning)亻
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Phonetic (sound)齊
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Case file: 儕

  1. 1The meaning half亻 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half齊 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayperson
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 儕?

Decomposition of 儕

IDS Structure⿰亻齊
儕Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
齊qi2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 儕?

How to say a class, a company; companion; together in Chinese

“a class, a company; companion; together” in Chinese is儕chái

The character 儕 (chái) refers to a group of companions or peers, emphasizing a sense of togetherness or fellowship. It is often used in contexts where individuals are regarded as equals or part of a collective, such as a class or company of people. This term carries a nuance of camaraderie and shared experiences.

When to use 儕

Learners often confuse 儕 with similar-sounding words or characters, leading to mix-ups in meaning. This term is more formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation, so be mindful of the context when using it. Common collocations include phrases that refer to groups of friends or peers.

儕 or something close to it

同伴 (tóngbàn) - use 儕 (chái) to emphasize equality among peers, while 同伴 (tóngbàn) refers more generally to companions without the same connotation of equality.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 儕 in informal contexts, thinking it’s synonymous with friends. Instead, it’s better suited for formal discussions about groups or companies. For example, saying '我有很多儕' (I have many companions) can sound odd; '我有很多朋友' (I have many friends) is more appropriate.

Write 儕

儕

Practice writing 儕 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 儕

Words Containing This Character1
侪cháia class儕
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Compound Meaning

What does 侪 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 儕

It is pronounced as 'chái' with a rising tone.

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