皮 Component
pí · skin
Look for 皮 inside new characters. It often works like a pí sound clue; the changing part usually tells you the meaning area.
How to Use It
Use the component as a reading move, then confirm the full character.
Spot 皮
Find the repeated shape before trying to read the whole character.
Use the sound clue
Treat 皮 as a hint that the character may sound like pí.
Check the change
Use the other component for the meaning area, then confirm the pinyin, meaning, and stroke order.
Read the Pattern
Start with the shared clue, compare what changes, then try the same move on more characters.
Shared clue
usually hints at a pí-like sound.
The changing part often points to meaning, while 皮 keeps the sound family visible. Use both clues before memorizing the whole character.
bèi
quilt
bō
wave, ripple
pò
break
pō
slope
pī
to drape over one's shoulders
pō
inclined to one side
Words You Can Read Next
Move from single characters into vocabulary. The component clue helps recognition; the word page gives context and examples.
to go bankrupt; go broke; become insolvent
destroy; wreck; ruin
quilt
wrinkle; crease; ruffle
break a rule; make an exception
break through; surmount
passive
defendant; the accused
hillside
皮 Component FAQ
Common questions about using 皮 as a Chinese character component.
What is the 皮 component in Chinese characters?
皮 (pí) is a Chinese character component meaning "skin". On HanziStroke it is taught as a sound clue, with 13 related characters available for stroke order practice and vocabulary study.
Is 皮 a radical or a component?
皮 can be part of a character structure. A radical is the dictionary indexing component, while a component is any meaningful or phonetic building block inside a character. This page focuses on 皮 as a learning pattern.
How does 皮 help me remember characters?
Use 皮 as a shape family. The pronunciation may shift, so combine the visual clue with repeated exposure to common words.