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Character Breakdown

Usage of

The character (pī) has several common uses in Mandarin Chinese. It can mean to approve or authorize something, often used in formal or official contexts such as approving reports or documents. It is also frequently used in the sense of correcting or marking, especially by teachers when grading assignments (). Additionally, can refer to a batch or group of items, commonly used in logistics or commerce.

Common Collocations

  • 批准 (pīzhǔn): to approve or authorize, used in official approvals.
  • (pīgǎi): to correct or mark (assignments, essays).
  • (yī pī): a batch or group of items.

Notes

When used as a verb meaning to approve, usually appears before the object, e.g., 报告 (approve the report). When referring to a batch, it functions as a measure word. Avoid confusing with 批评 (pīpíng), which means to criticize; alone does not carry the meaning of criticism.

The tone is neutral and formal, suitable for written and spoken contexts involving official or evaluative actions.

Example Sentences

The manager has already approved this report, so we can start executing it.

The teacher corrected my essay and pointed out many mistakes.

This batch of goods has been shipped and is expected to arrive in three