匹 (pǐ) - A classifier for horses, rolls of cloth, etc. & a measure word

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pǐ ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 匸

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匹 · pǐ

A classifier for horses, rolls of cloth, etc.

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a measure word;

to match;

to be equal to;

an ordinary person.

A classifier for horses, rolls of cloth, etc.a measure wordto match

Usage highlights

MatchCommon manA horseA bolt of clothBe a match forCouple

Synonyms

  • 配— to match
  • 敌— to rival

Antonyms

  • 群— group (antonym to the 'single' sense)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • One horse (一匹马).
  • A bolt of cloth (一匹布).
  • He is a common man (他是一个匹夫).
  • An unmatched hero (匹夫之勇).

Collocations

  • Match(匹配)
  • Common man(匹夫)
  • A horse(匹马)
  • A bolt of cloth(匹布)
  • Be a match for(匹敌)
  • Couple(匹偶)

Idioms

  • The courage of a common man(匹夫之勇)
  • A single horse(单枪匹马)
  • To be well-matched(门当户对, 匹夫匹妇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally a unit of measurement for horses and cloth in ancient China.
  • The term '匹夫' (common man) carries a dual connotation, referring both to an ordinary person and, in some contexts, someone lacking foresight.

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