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March 24, 2026
乒pīng(ping1)
The character 乒 (pīng) is an onomatopoeic term that represents the sound of a ping or a sharp, light impact, commonly associated with the game of table tennis, known as 'ping pong' in English. This character is often used in combination with 乓 (pāng) to refer specifically to the sport itself, highlighting the rapid, bouncing nature of the game.
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Cultural Note
In China, table tennis is often referred to as the 'national sport' and is a significant part of the country's culture, with many schools incorporating it into physical education. The popularity of this sport is reflected in the frequent use of 乒 in everyday conversations about leisure activities.
Memory Tip
Imagine a small ball bouncing off a table, making a 'ping' sound every time it hits the surface. The character 乒 resembles a ball being struck, and the 'pīng' sound mimics the noise made during a game of table tennis.
Meanings of 乒
pīng(ping1)
1(onom.) ping
2bing
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About 乒
乒Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a small ball bouncing off a table, making a 'ping' sound every time it hits the surface. The character 乒 resembles a ball being struck, and the 'pīng' sound mimics the noise made during a game of table tennis.
Usage Notes
When using 乒, it is important to remember that it is usually paired with 乓 to refer to the sport of table tennis. Common mistakes include using it in contexts unrelated to sports or failing to recognize that it is primarily onomatopoeic. The tone is critical; saying 'ping' without the correct tone might confuse listeners.
HSK Study Tips
Although 乒 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it can be useful for students interested in sports vocabulary. Students should focus on recognizing the sound associations and how it pairs with 乓 in the context of table tennis, a popular sport in China.
Cultural Note
In China, table tennis is often referred to as the 'national sport' and is a significant part of the country's culture, with many schools incorporating it into physical education. The popularity of this sport is reflected in the frequent use of 乒 in everyday conversations about leisure activities.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 乒 in contexts unrelated to sports, such as trying to describe other types of sounds. Remember to use it only in relation to table tennis, e.g., saying '乒乓球' (pīng pāng qiú) for table tennis.
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Grammar Patterns of 乒
乒 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他推着手推车____乒乓乓地过了几道门.
He crashed the handtruck through the doors.
Common Confusions with 乒
乒vs平
píng
Similar pronunciation but different meaning.
乒vs拼
pīn
Similar pronunciation and related meanings in context.
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Which character means "(onom.) ping"?
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Example Sentences for 乒 (1)
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他推着手推车乒乒乓乓地过了几道门.
tā tuī zháo shǒu tuī chē pīng pīng pāng pāng dì guò le jī dào mén.
He crashed the handtruck through the doors.
Cultural Notes for 乒
🏮Cultural insight
In China, table tennis is often referred to as the 'national sport' and is a significant part of the country's culture, with many schools incorporating it into physical education. The popularity of this sport is reflected in the frequent use of 乒 in everyday conversations about leisure activities.
Word Family of 乒
Words Containing This Character5
乒乓球pīngpāngqiútable tennis
乒乓ping-pong
乒pīngbing
乒乓球拍ping-pong paddle
乒乓球台table-tennis table乒乓球檯
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Compound Meaning
What does 乒乓球 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 乒
Onomatopoeic words like 乒 are significant in Chinese as they add expressiveness and vividness to the language. They often describe sounds or actions in a way that is relatable and engaging for learners. Such words can enhance understanding of cultural references, especially in sports and music.
乒 (pīng) is an onomatopoeic character in Chinese that describes the sound of a ping, commonly associated with the game of ping pong. It is often used in conjunction with the character 'pong' (朋) to represent the sport itself. This character doesn't have a standalone meaning outside of its use in this context.
乒 is primarily used in the context of the game of ping pong (乒乓球, pīng pāng qiú). It represents one of the sounds made during the game, and it is typically paired with the character 'pong' to create a vivid auditory representation of the sport. Understanding this usage can help learners recognize related vocabulary and phrases.
乒 refers to the sound made during table tennis play and is part of the word for the sport itself, ping pong.
No, 乒 is specifically related to the sound of impacts in the context of table tennis and should not be used for other sounds.
