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披

pī

to drape over the shoulders

A person draping a cloak
Memory picture

Character

披 pī

Strokes
8
Radical
扌 — hand
Made of
扌 hand 皮 skin, hide, fur, feathers
How it's built
Ideograph — the meaning is built from its parts

Example phrases

  • 她披着外衣。 Tā pī zhe wàiyī. She has a coat over her shoulders.
  • 他披上雨衣。 Tā pī shàng yǔyī. He puts on a raincoat.
  • 别披湿毛巾。 Bié pī shī máojīn. Do not drape a wet towel over yourself.

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