Definitions

píng (noun) unit of area equal to 3.3058 square meters (used in Japan and Taiwan)
píng (noun) plain; flat ground

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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About

The character "坪" is structurally composed of the earth radical "土" positioned alongside the component "平", which conveys flatness, resulting in a meaning associated with a level piece of ground. Etymologically, this formation has consistently pointed to its definition as flat, open land or a platform. While its primary sense has always been tied to level terrain, the character's application has expanded to include specific flat areas such as lawns or measured units in certain contexts, reflecting an adaptation within compound words without altering its fundamental reference.

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Example Sentences Hide

上有很多花。

Cǎo píng shàng yǒu hěn duō huā.

There are many flowers on the lawn.

孩子们在草上玩。

Hái zi men zài cǎo píng shàng wán.

The children are playing on the lawn.

机场有大型停机

Jī chǎng yǒu dà xíng tíng jī píng.

The airport has a large apron.

这片地很平坦。

Zhè piàn píng dì hěn píng tǎn.

This piece of flat land is very level.

我们学校有一个大草

Wǒ men xué xiào yǒu yī gè dà cǎo píng.

Our school has a large lawn.

停机上停着几架直升机。

Tíng jī píng shàng tíng zhe jǐ jià zhí shēng jī.

There are several helicopters parked on the helipad.

的维护需要定期浇水。

Cǎo píng de wéi hù xū yào dìng qī jiāo shuǐ.

The maintenance of the lawn requires regular watering.

这块坝曾经是村民集会的地方。

Zhè kuài píng bà céng jīng shì cūn mín jí huì de dì fang.

This level ground was once a place for village gatherings.