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皮革 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
皮革pígéleatherHSK 7, n, rank #10951, Hard
皮革pígé>张[zhāng]HSK 7, n, rank #10951, Hard
pígé(pi2ge2) T2
  1. 1leather
  2. 2>张[zhāng]
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March 24, 2026
皮革pígé(pi2ge2)

皮革 (pí gé) refers to leather, a durable material made from animal skin. It is commonly used in fashion, accessories, and furniture. Understanding this term is essential for discussing products made from leather in both everyday and commercial contexts.

Frequency#10951DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, leather products are often associated with quality and craftsmanship, especially in traditional markets where leather goods are handmade. This reflects the value placed on artisanal skills and the significance of material quality in consumer choices.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'peel' (皮) of fruit representing the skin, and 'go' (革) as in 'go for leather'; together, they remind you that leather is made from the skin of animals. Visualize a leather jacket being worn while you 'go' out, reinforcing both the sound and meaning.

Meanings of 皮革

pígé(pi2ge2)
1leather
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About 皮革

皮革Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#10951Frequency Rank
张Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 皮革

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皮质 (pízhì) refers to the texture or quality of leather, while 皮革 (pígé) specifically denotes the material itself.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'peel' (皮) of fruit representing the skin, and 'go' (革) as in 'go for leather'; together, they remind you that leather is made from the skin of animals. Visualize a leather jacket being worn while you 'go' out, reinforcing both the sound and meaning.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 皮革 with similar terms like 皮 (skin) and 革 (cured hide). 皮革 is more specific to processed leather products, so use it in contexts related to fashion or manufacturing. Be aware that it is more formal, often used in business or technical discussions.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 皮革 connects to other terms related to materials and textiles, such as 布料 (fabric) and 纺织 (textiles). Focus on using it in sentences discussing clothing or furniture to enhance your vocabulary in specific contexts.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, leather products are often associated with quality and craftsmanship, especially in traditional markets where leather goods are handmade. This reflects the value placed on artisanal skills and the significance of material quality in consumer choices.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 皮 (skin) in place of 皮革 when referring to leather products, such as saying '我买了一个皮的手袋' (I bought a skin bag) instead of '我买了一个皮革手袋' (I bought a leather bag). Always use 皮革 for finished products.

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Component Characters

皮píleather
HSK 65 strokes皮
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革géanimal hide
HSK 59 strokes革
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Grammar Patterns of 皮革

皮革 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.

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这套家具是由西卡莫木材、山毛榉木材以及____制成的。

The furniture is made of sycamore, beech and leather.

Example Sentences for 皮革 (8)

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这套家具是由西卡莫木材、山毛榉木材以及皮革制成的。

zhè tào jiā jù shì yóu xī kǎ mò mù cái、 、 shān máo jǔ mù cái yǐ jí pí gé zhì chéng。

The furniture is made of sycamore, beech and leather.
2
处于广花一级公路旁, 东临白云机场,南近狮岭国际皮革城.

chǔ yú guǎng huā yī jí gōng lù páng, , dōng lín bái yún jī, cháng , nán jìn shī lǐng guó jì pí.

We own excellence product quality , attain perfect after - sales service.
3
这些是高质量的皮革制品.

zhè xiē shì gāo zhì liáng de pí gé zhì pǐn.

These are leather goods of high quality.
4
皮革上的这种红色染料可溶于水。

pí gé shàng de zhè zhǒng hóng sè rǎn liào kě róng yú shuǐ。

The red dye on the leather is water-soluble.
5
劫持者用一块厚厚的皮革堵住了他的嘴。

jié chí zhě yòng yī kuài hòu hòu de pí gé dǔ zhù le tā de zuǐ。

His captors had put a gag of thick leather in his mouth.
6
皮革鞋帮使脚得以透气。

pí gé xié bāng shǐ jiǎo dé yǐ tòu qì。

Leather uppers allow the feet to breathe.
7
锤子头是纯银制成的，雕刻着神圣符文，而握柄则被精心地包裹在蓝色的皮革中。

chuí zǐ tóu shì chún yín zhì chéng de， ， diāo kè zháo shén shèng fú， wén ， ér wò bǐng zé bèi jīng xīn dì bāo guǒ zài lán sè de pí。

The hammer's silvery head was etched with holy runs and its haft was meticulously wrapped in blue leather.
8
饰带, 肩带常饰有皮革, ''.'挎'. ''在胸前用以支撑剑或军号的带子.

shì dài, , jiān dài cháng shì yǒu pí,''.' gé'.'' , ''.' kuà '. '' zài xiōng qián yòng yǐ zhī chēng jiàn huò jūn hào.

A belt, usually of ornamented leather, worn across the chest to support a sword or bugle.

Cultural Notes for 皮革

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, leather products are often associated with quality and craftsmanship, especially in traditional markets where leather goods are handmade. This reflects the value placed on artisanal skills and the significance of material quality in consumer choices.

Frequently Asked Questions about 皮革

No, 皮革 specifically refers to processed leather products, while 皮 can refer to skin or hide in general.