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March 24, 2026
拼pīn(pin1)
The character 拼 (pīn) primarily means 'to piece together' or 'to join together.' It is commonly used in contexts where items or concepts are combined, such as in 拼音 (pīnyīn), which refers to the phonetic spelling of Chinese characters. The term also carries a connotation of taking risks or putting everything on the line, making it suitable for adventurous pursuits.
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Cultural Note
拼 is often associated with the Chinese values of perseverance and hard work, as seen in phrases like 拼搏, which emphasizes striving for success despite challenges. This reflects the cultural significance of effort and determination in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a puzzle piece (拼) that needs to be connected to another piece. The shape of the character resembles two pieces coming together, and you can remember the pronunciation 'pīn' by thinking of 'pinning' two pieces together in a risky adventure.
Meanings of 拼
pīn(pin1)
1to piece together
2to join together
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About 拼
拼Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#2025Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
拼搏 (pīnbó) - use 拼 (pīn) when referring to joining together or combining, whereas 拼搏 emphasizes striving hard or working diligently.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a puzzle piece (拼) that needs to be connected to another piece. The shape of the character resembles two pieces coming together, and you can remember the pronunciation 'pīn' by thinking of 'pinning' two pieces together in a risky adventure.
Usage Notes
拼 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words. Common collocations include 拼音 (pīnyīn) and 拼搏 (pīnbó, meaning to strive). Pay attention to the tone; using the wrong tone might lead to misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
While 拼 is not currently an HSK level character, it connects well with HSK vocabulary related to combining or assembling things, such as 组合 (zǔhé, to combine). Students should focus on how 拼 is used in phrases and practice its pronunciation.
Cultural Note
拼 is often associated with the Chinese values of perseverance and hard work, as seen in phrases like 拼搏, which emphasizes striving for success despite challenges. This reflects the cultural significance of effort and determination in Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 拼 with 评 (píng, to evaluate), leading to sentences like '我想拼一下这个项目' instead of '我想评一下这个项目' (I want to evaluate this project). Ensure to choose the correct character based on the context.
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Grammar Patterns of 拼
拼 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 7 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.
We decided that in the game we would be physical and aggressive.
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他的名字有很多不同的拼写形式。
tā de míng zì yǒu hěn duō bù tóng de pīn xiě xíng shì。
There are so many variant spellings of his name.
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我们拼命往外舀水，使它继续漂浮了几个小时。
wǒ mén pīn mìng wǎng wài yǎo shuǐ， ， shǐ tā jì xù piāo fú le jī gè xiǎo。
We kept her afloat for a couple of hours by bailing frantically.
Cultural Notes for 拼
🏮Cultural insight
拼 is often associated with the Chinese values of perseverance and hard work, as seen in phrases like 拼搏, which emphasizes striving for success despite challenges. This reflects the cultural significance of effort and determination in Chinese society.
Word Family of 拼
Words Containing This Character20
拼pīnto stake all
拼命pīnmìngto do one's utmost
拼图jigsaw puzzle拼圖
拼搏pīnbóto struggle
拼写to spell拼寫
拼接to join
拼凑to assemble拼湊
拼抢to fight desperately (at the risk of one's life)拼搶
拼音pīnyīnphonetic writing
拼死to go all out for sth at risk of one's life
拼盘sampler platter拼盤
拼杀to grapple (with the enemy)拼殺
拼装to assemble拼裝
拼死拼活one's utmost
汉语拼音Hanyu Pinyin, the romanization system used in the PRC since the 1960s漢語拼音
拼版to typeset
拼争to fight desperately拼爭
拼合to fit together
拼力to spare no efforts
拼错to misspell拼錯
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Compound Meaning
What does 拼 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 拼
You can use 拼 in a sentence like '我们要拼在一起, 共同完成这个项目' (We need to join together to complete this project).
Common phrases include 拼音 (pīnyīn) for phonetic spelling and 拼搏 (pīnbó) for striving or fighting hard.
Yes, 拼 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, depending on the phrase.
