拼pīn

拼

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Simplified Chinese

Modern simplified form (簡體). 拼 (pīn) is identical in simplified and traditional — a phono‑semantic compound that pairs the hand radical (扌) with the phonetic 并, literally suggesting the act of putting things together. It forms the core of everyday words like 拼音 (pinyin), 拼图 (jigsaw) and 拼搏 (to strive).

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Shuowen

拼 combines the hand radical (扌) with 井, originally depicting a hand arranging wooden strips or materials together; the ancient form shows a hand holding pieces being fitted or joined. The original meaning is to put together, assemble, or arrange—hence modern meanings like拼凑 (assemble), 拼写 (spell), and 拼命 (exert all effort).

Pinyin

pīn· HSK 2

拼pīn

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