Character

牌

pái HSK 4
牌 pái HSK 4
  • 1. a sign or token made of wood or other material
  • 2. a nameplate hung at the entrance of an office or institution
  • 3. brand name of a product; trademark
  • 4. a shield used by ancient soldiers to protect their body in battle
  • 5. a type of entertainment item (also used for gambling), such as cards or mahjong tiles
  • 6. a surname
  • 7. name of a tune pattern for classical Chinese poetry or song lyrics
Words using 牌 as pái (10)
Structure & writing
牌 pái — a sign or token made of wood or other material

牌 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1 片 piàn — a flat, thin piece or slice
Xpinyin
片 is a component in 2 characters

Stroke order