Meanings of 乒
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AI Study Notes for 乒
Imagine a small ball bouncing off a table, making a 'ping' sound every time it hits the surface. The character 乒 resembles a ball being struck, and the 'pīng' sound mimics the noise made during a game of table tennis.
When using 乒, it is important to remember that it is usually paired with 乓 to refer to the sport of table tennis. Common mistakes include using it in contexts unrelated to sports or failing to recognize that it is primarily onomatopoeic. The tone is critical; saying 'ping' without the correct tone might confuse listeners.
Although 乒 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it can be useful for students interested in sports vocabulary. Students should focus on recognizing the sound associations and how it pairs with 乓 in the context of table tennis, a popular sport in China.
In China, table tennis is often referred to as the 'national sport' and is a significant part of the country's culture, with many schools incorporating it into physical education. The popularity of this sport is reflected in the frequent use of 乒 in everyday conversations about leisure activities.
Learners often mistakenly use 乒 in contexts unrelated to sports, such as trying to describe other types of sounds. Remember to use it only in relation to table tennis, e.g., saying '乒乓球' (pīng pāng qiú) for table tennis.
Pronunciation of 乒
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Etymology of 乒
A ball bouncing back and forth; compare 乓
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Grammar Patterns of 乒
乒 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.
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他推着手推车____乒乓乓地过了几道门.
He crashed the handtruck through the doors.
Common Confusions with 乒
Similar pronunciation but different meaning.
Similar pronunciation and related meanings in context.
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Which character means "(onom.) ping"?
Example Sentences for 乒 (1)
Cultural Notes for 乒
In China, table tennis is often referred to as the 'national sport' and is a significant part of the country's culture, with many schools incorporating it into physical education. The popularity of this sport is reflected in the frequent use of 乒 in everyday conversations about leisure activities.
Word Family of 乒
Compound Meaning
What does 乒乓球 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 乒
Onomatopoeic words like 乒 are significant in Chinese as they add expressiveness and vividness to the language. They often describe sounds or actions in a way that is relatable and engaging for learners. Such words can enhance understanding of cultural references, especially in sports and music.