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拍 (pāi): to pat, to clap, to take (a photo); beat, rhythm

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 4verb, noun

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
to pat, to clap, to take (a photo); beat, rhythm
Characters
1
Part of speech
verb, noun
HSK level
HSK 4
Strokes
8
Radical
扌
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to pat
  • to clap
  • to slap
  • to swat
  • to take (a photo)
  • to shoot (a film)
  • racket (sports)
  • beat (music)
  • to pat
  • to clap
  • to slap
  • to swat
  • to take (a photo)
  • to shoot (a film)
  • racket (sports)
  • paddle
  • beat (music)
  • rhythm

Chinese explanation

  • 用手掌或扁平的东西轻轻打,表示抚摸或拍打
  • 用相机或手机照相
  • 形容拍子、节奏,如音乐中的节拍。

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Example sentences

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She gently patted my shoulder to comfort me.

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He patted off the dust on his body, then walked into the room.

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The mother patted the baby's back to put him to sleep.

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He clapped his hands in applause happily.

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She gently patted my shoulder.

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The audience clapped enthusiastically.

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He took many landscape photos with his phone.

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The director of this film has shot many award-winning works.

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Playing table tennis requires a good racket.

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The beat of this song is very lively.

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