票 piào

Flying sparks and leaping flames.

A ticket, vote, ballot, or banknote. A west-shaped (覀) slip raised above an altar (示) as an entry ticket.

Common Usage & Traps

  • 单用票字 使用常见词组组词(如双音节词)

    In spoken Chinese, single characters like 票 usually pair into compound words rather than standing alone.

What is the core visual insight behind 票 (piào)?

West marker (覀) raised over an altar (示) as an entry pass.

Understanding the internal components of 票 unlocks rapid recall across related compound words.

Appears in Stories 1 story

《这还是茶馆儿吗?》 Teahouse or Cinema?
HSK 3 ~3 min read 325 chars
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Ever wondered where old Beijing's tea-drinking culture has gone? Follow a visitor discovering why locals now avoid famous tea houses—and practice expressing surprise and comparisons in Chinese along the way.

  • Scene 1

    游客想去喝茶,还要买 门票 。

  • Scene 2

    喝茶还要 买票 ?

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