piān

disk

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Words with this Character

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

请给我一片面包。

Qǐng gěi wǒ yī piàn miànbāo.

Please give me a slice of bread.

这部电影是一部大片。

Zhè bù diànyǐng shì yī bù dà piàn.

This movie is a blockbuster.

他买了一片土地准备建房子。

Tā mǎile yī piàn tǔdì zhǔnbèi jiàn fángzi.

He bought a piece of land to build a house.