撇
Basic Strokes · GF 0023-2020

Left-falling Slash (撇)

Pinyin: piěChinese Name: 撇 (bǐ huà)

Writing Direction & Movement Principle

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Movement Rule: Sweeping slash toward lower-left

The left-falling slash (piě) sweeps downward toward the lower-left, starting firmly and tapering off to a sharp tip.

Sample Characters Featuring the "Left-falling Slash" Stroke

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