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JLPT N4 4 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Usage of (piàn)

The character is commonly used to denote a thin, flat piece or slice of something, such as a slice of bread or a piece of land. It can also refer to a film or movie, especially in the context of a 'blockbuster' ().

Common Collocations

  • 片面 (a slice of bread): used when talking about food portions.
  • 土地 (a large piece of land): refers to a land area.
  • 电影 (blockbuster movie): refers to a major film production.

Notes

When using to describe slices or pieces, it often implies a thin or flat shape. In the context of movies, can mean 'film' or 'movie' and is often combined with adjectives to describe the type or scale of the movie. Avoid confusing with (zhāng), which is used for flat objects like paper or tickets but not typically for slices of food or land.

Example Sentences

Please give me a slice of bread.

This movie is a blockbuster.

He bought a piece of land to build a house.