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March 24, 2026
橡皮xiàngpí(xiang4pi2)
橡皮 (xiàngpí) refers to rubber or an eraser, commonly used for correcting pencil marks on paper. In everyday contexts, it is often found in schools and offices, serving as a practical tool for students and professionals alike. The term can also imply the material itself, which is known for its flexibility and ability to erase markings.
Frequency#14078DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese classrooms, the use of 橡皮 (erasers) is essential, as corrections are commonly made in pencil. This reflects a culture that values precision and clarity in writing.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant rubber tree (橡) with a soft, pliable trunk that can erase mistakes. The character 橡 combines the radical for wood (木) with a sound that resembles 'xiang', making it easy to remember that it's related to rubber.
Meanings of 橡皮
xiàngpí(xiang4pi2)
1rubber
2an eraser
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About 橡皮
橡皮Simplified
—Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#14078Frequency Rank
块Measure Word
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L5AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 橡皮
Quick Contrast
橡皮 (xiàngpí) vs 橡胶 (xiàngjiāo) — use 橡皮 when referring specifically to an eraser, while 橡胶 refers to rubber as a material.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant rubber tree (橡) with a soft, pliable trunk that can erase mistakes. The character 橡 combines the radical for wood (木) with a sound that resembles 'xiang', making it easy to remember that it's related to rubber.
Usage Notes
Be careful with the tones in 橡皮, as mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings. It is generally informal, but can be used in educational contexts without issue. Common collocations include '橡皮擦' (xiàngpí cā), meaning 'eraser'.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 橡皮 connects to other vocabulary related to school supplies and daily activities. Students should focus on using it in sentences about education or tasks involving writing and corrections.
Cultural Note
In Chinese classrooms, the use of 橡皮 (erasers) is essential, as corrections are commonly made in pencil. This reflects a culture that values precision and clarity in writing.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 橡皮 with similar-sounding words. For example, using '香皮' (xiāngpí) instead of '橡皮' is a common mistake; the first means 'fragrant skin' instead of 'eraser'. Always remember the correct tones to avoid confusion.
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Grammar Patterns of 橡皮
橡皮 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
瑞秋, 为何我的肉桂棒上有____擦?
Rach, why does my cinnamon stick have an eraser?
Example Sentences for 橡皮 (5)
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1
瑞秋, 为何我的肉桂棒上有橡皮擦?
ruì qiū, , wéi hé wǒ de ròu guì bàng shàng yǒu xiàng pí?
In Post Offices, virtually every document that's passed across the counter is stamped with a rubber stamp.
3
他将铁棍折弯,彷佛那是用橡皮做成的.
tā jiāng tiě gùn zhē wān, , páng fó nà shì yòng xiàng pí zuò chéng.
He bent the iron bar as if it had been made of rubber.
4
铅笔的痕迹可被橡皮擦掉.
qiān bǐ de hén jì kě bèi xiàng pí cā diào.
Pencil marks can be erased with a rubber.
5
盆里的橡皮树已经长出嫩叶.
pén lǐ de xiàng pí shù yǐ jīng cháng chū nèn yè.
The rubber - plant in the bucket had sprouted new leaves.
Cultural Notes for 橡皮
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese classrooms, the use of 橡皮 (erasers) is essential, as corrections are commonly made in pencil. This reflects a culture that values precision and clarity in writing.
Frequently Asked Questions about 橡皮
You can say '我需要一个橡皮来擦掉错误' (I need an eraser to erase the mistakes).
Yes, there are various types of erasers, such as those for pencils and others that are softer or harder depending on the material.
The correct pronunciation is 'xiàngpí' with the fourth tone on '橡' and the second tone on '皮'.
