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平面 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
平面píngmiànplane (flat surface)HSK 7, n, rank #11068, Hard
平面píngmiànprint mediaHSK 7, n, rank #11068, Hard
píngmiàn(ping2mian4) T2
  1. 1plane (flat surface)
  2. 2print media
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March 24, 2026
平面píngmiàn(ping2mian4)

平面 (píngmiàn) refers to a flat surface or plane, often used in contexts related to geometry, design, or print media. It can describe both physical surfaces, such as a tabletop, and abstract concepts, like the layout of a printed page.

Frequency#11068DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese architecture and design, the concept of a 'flat plane' is crucial, especially in traditional aesthetics where symmetry and flat surfaces play a significant role in harmony and balance.

Memory Tip

Imagine a flat plane where everything lies evenly on a surface, like a smooth sheet of paper. The character 平 (píng) looks like a flat horizon, while 面 (miàn) can be visualized as a face or surface, coming together to represent 'flat surface' or 'plane'.

Meanings of 平面

píngmiàn(ping2mian4)
1plane (flat surface)
2print media
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About 平面

平面Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#11068Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 平面

Quick Contrast

平面 (plane) vs 表面 (surface) — use 平面 for geometric or abstract contexts, while 表面 refers specifically to the outer layer of an object.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a flat plane where everything lies evenly on a surface, like a smooth sheet of paper. The character 平 (píng) looks like a flat horizon, while 面 (miàn) can be visualized as a face or surface, coming together to represent 'flat surface' or 'plane'.

Usage Notes

While 平面 can refer to both physical and abstract surfaces, learners should be cautious not to confuse it with other similar terms like 表面 (biǎomiàn), which means 'surface' but carries different contexts. This term is more formal and is commonly used in academic or technical discussions.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 vocabulary word, 平面 connects to other terms related to geometry and design. Students should focus on using it in sentences that describe dimensions, layouts, or in discussions about artistic design.

Cultural Note

In Chinese architecture and design, the concept of a 'flat plane' is crucial, especially in traditional aesthetics where symmetry and flat surfaces play a significant role in harmony and balance.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 平面 with other surface-related terms. For instance, saying '我在平面上写字' (I write on the plane) is vague; it's better to specify, '我在纸的平面上写字' (I write on the flat surface of the paper).

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Component Characters

平píngflat
HSK 55 strokes广
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面miànface
HSK 29 strokes面
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Grammar Patterns of 平面

平面 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 2 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 4

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有些建筑的立面图能比____图提供更多的信息。

For some buildings a vertical section is more informative than a plan.

Example Sentences for 平面 (10)

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有些建筑的立面图能比平面图提供更多的信息。

yǒu xiē jiàn zhù de lì miàn tú néng bǐ píng miàn tú tí gōng gēng duō de xìn xī。

For some buildings a vertical section is more informative than a plan.
2
这些斜坡和平面到底意味着什么,这是个几何题. ”

zhè xiē xié pō hé píng miàn dào dǐ yì wèi zháo shí mó, , zhè shì gè jī hé.”

The problem is one of geometry, what these slopes and planes mean. "
3
平面运动和反平面运动的拉梅势在第7.3节中给出.

píng miàn yùn dòng hé fǎn píng miàn yùn dòng de lā méi shì zài dì7.3 7.3 jié zhōng gěi.

Lame potential for plane and antiplane motions are given in Section
4
要保证每块瓷砖都和它周围的瓷砖在同一平面上。

yào bǎo zhèng měi kuài cí zhuān dū hé tā zhōu wéi de cí zhuān zài tóng yī píng miàn shàng。

Make sure the tile is flush with the surrounding tiles.
5
该装置可以装在任何垂直或近似垂直的平面上。

gāi zhuāng zhì kě yǐ zhuāng zài rèn hé chuí zhí huò jìn sì chuí zhí de píng miàn shàng。

The gadget can be attached to any vertical or near vertical surface.
6
整个地区与海平面齐平。

zhěng gè dì qū yǔ hǎi píng miàn qí píng。

The whole place is at sea level.
7
所有物体的轨道几乎都在同一平面上.

suǒ yǒu wù tǐ de guǐ dào jī hū dū zài tóng yī píng miàn shàng.

All the orbits lie nearly in the same plane.
8
经过充分切刻的光彩夺目的钻石有68个小平面.

jīng guò chōng fēn qiē kè de guāng cǎi duó mù de zuān shí yǒu68 68 gè xiǎo píng.

A fully cut brilliant diamond has 68 facets.
9
经过充分切刻的 “ 光彩夺目 ” 的钻石有五十八个小平面.

jīng guò chōng fēn qiē kè de“ “ guāng cǎi duó” mù ” de zuān shí yǒu wǔ shí bā gè xiǎo.

A fully cut'brilliant'diamond has 58 facets.
10
角棱镜是由3个互相垂直的反射平面组成.

jiǎo léng jìng shì yóu3 3 gè hù xiāng chuí zhí de fǎn shè píng miàn zǔ.

A corner cube consists of three mutually perpendicular reflecting planes.

Cultural Notes for 平面

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese architecture and design, the concept of a 'flat plane' is crucial, especially in traditional aesthetics where symmetry and flat surfaces play a significant role in harmony and balance.

Frequently Asked Questions about 平面

You can say '这个设计的平面很简单' (This design's plane is very simple).