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JLPT N5 15 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Usage of

The character (piān) is a measure word used primarily to count pieces of writing such as articles, essays, diary entries, or compositions. It is not used for counting physical sheets of paper but rather the content or unit of text.

Common Collocations

  • 文章 (an article): used to refer to a single article or essay.
  • 日记 (a diary entry): a single diary entry.
  • 作文 (three compositions): multiple written assignments.

Notes

When using , the focus is on the written work as a discrete unit. It is often paired with words related to writing or text. Avoid confusing with (zhāng), which counts physical sheets or flat objects like paper or tickets.

Register and Tone

is neutral and commonly used in both spoken and written Mandarin. It is appropriate in academic, journalistic, and everyday contexts when referring to written texts.

Example Sentences

I wrote a diary entry.

This article is very interesting.

The teacher assigned three compositions as homework.