piē ㄆㄧㄝ pit3 HSK 7-9

  • to cast away
  • to fling aside

piě ㄆㄧㄝˇ pit3

  • to throw
  • to cast
  • left-slanting downward brush stroke (calligraphy)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 撇 (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

  • 我是左撇子。 I'm left-handed.
  • 提姆是左撇子。 Tim is left-handed.
  • 湯姆是左撇子。 Tom's left-handed.
  • Tim寫字像個左撇子。 Tim writes with his left hand.
  • 這把剪刀左右撇子都適用。 These scissors are suitable for left and right-handed people.

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