ㄆㄧ pek3 HSK 7-9

  • to hack
  • to chop
  • to split open
  • (of lightning) to strike

ㄆㄧˇ pek3

  • to split in two
  • to divide

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 劈 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我被雷劈了。 I was struck by lightning.
  • 你敢说那庙是个破庙...你不怕被雷劈了吗? How dare you say that that temple is a ruined temple...aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning?

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