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鹏 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鹏péngfabulous bird of enormous sizeHSK 7, nr, 13 strokes, radical 鸟, rank #43823, Very Hard
鹏péngPeng, large fabulous birdHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, radical 鸟, rank #43823, Very Hard
鹏péngrocHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, radical 鸟, rank #43823, Very Hard
péng(Peng2) T2
  1. 1fabulous bird of enormous size
  2. 2Peng, large fabulous bird
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March 24, 2026

鹏(鵬)péng(Peng2)

The character 鹏 (péng) refers to a mythical bird of enormous size, often associated with the idea of great potential and lofty aspirations. In Chinese literature, particularly in Zhuangzi, the鹏 is depicted as a powerful creature that soars high in the sky, symbolizing freedom and the ability to achieve extraordinary things. It is commonly used in contexts discussing ambition and greatness.

Strokes13Radical鸟Frequency#43823DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese mythology, the鹏 is often used to illustrate the journey of self-improvement and the pursuit of dreams, particularly in philosophical texts like Zhuangzi. It is emblematic of the cultural respect for nature and its creatures.

Memory Tip

Imagine a massive bird taking off from the ocean, its wings stretching wide as it transforms from a fish into a bird—this is the legendary鹏 (péng). The character contains the radical for 'bird' (鸟), which hints at its meaning, and the '彭' component can remind you of 'pinging' as it soars into the skies.

Meanings of 鹏

péng(Peng2)
1fabulous bird of enormous size
2Peng, large fabulous bird
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About 鹏

鹏Simplified
鵬Traditional
13Strokes
鸟Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 鹏

Usage Notes

When using the word 鹏, it is often employed in literary or poetic contexts, rather than in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; for instance, the pronunciation 'péng' should not be confused with 'pēng' (碰), which means 'to touch'.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鹏 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it complements the themes of ambition and greatness found in HSK Level 4 and above vocabulary. Students should focus on the character's literary significance and its metaphorical applications in describing aspirations.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly pronounce鹏 with a flat tone, resulting in confusion with other words. For example, saying 'pēng' can lead to misunderstanding, as it has a different meaning. Always remember to use the rising tone 'péng'.

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Etymology of 鹏

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

Phonosemantic compound. 鸟 represents the meaning and 朋 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鵬.

Memory Hint

bird

Semantic (meaning)鸟
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Phonetic (sound)朋
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Case file: 鹏

Phonosemantic compound. 鸟 represents the meaning and 朋 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鵬.

  1. 1The meaning half鸟 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half朋 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaybird
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 鹏?

Decomposition of 鹏

IDS Structure⿰朋鸟
鹏Full Character
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朋peng2
left
鸟diao3
right
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How to say fabulous bird of enormous size in Chinese

“fabulous bird of enormous size” in Chinese is鹏péng

The character 鹏 (péng) refers to a mythical bird of enormous size, often associated with the idea of great potential and lofty aspirations. In Chinese literature, particularly in Zhuangzi, the鹏 is depicted as a powerful creature that soars high in the sky, symbolizing freedom and the ability to achieve extraordinary things. It is commonly used in contexts discussing ambition and greatness.

When to use 鹏

When using the word 鹏, it is often employed in literary or poetic contexts, rather than in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; for instance, the pronunciation 'péng' should not be confused with 'pēng' (碰), which means 'to touch'.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly pronounce鹏 with a flat tone, resulting in confusion with other words. For example, saying 'pēng' can lead to misunderstanding, as it has a different meaning. Always remember to use the rising tone 'péng'.

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鹏

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Grammar Patterns of 鹏

鹏 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.

Exercise 1 of 5

Complete the Sentence

奥____东财在线作业答案哪里有?

Where has the online school assignment of abstruse roc east property answer?

Example Sentences for 鹏 (3)

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奥鹏东财在线作业答案哪里有?

ào péng dōng cái zài xiàn zuò yè dá àn nǎ lǐ yǒu?

Where has the online school assignment of abstruse roc east property answer?
2
鹏图问是谁, 鸿渐说姓苏.

péng tú wèn shì shuí, , hóng jiàn shuō xìng.

When his brother P'eng - t'u asked him who she was, he replied her name was Su.
3
岳飞字鹏举.

yuè fēi zì péng jǔ.

Yue Fei styled himself Pengju.

Word Family of 鹏

Words Containing This Character5
鹏péngroc鵬
李鹏Li Peng (1928-), leading PRC politician, prime minister 1987-1998, reportedly leader of the conservative faction advocating the June 1989 Tiananmen clampdown李鵬
李亚鹏Li Yapeng (1971-), PRC actor李亞鵬
鹏程万里péngchéngwànlǐone's future prospects are brilliant鵬程萬里
黄鹏oriole黃鵬
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Compound Meaning

What does 鹏 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鹏

The鹏 symbolizes immense potential, freedom, and the ability to rise above challenges, often representing the pursuit of ambitious goals.

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