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配方 (pèi fāng) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

配方 (pèi fāng) is a Chinese word: to formulate. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 配方

动 dòng verb

to formulate

他们根据客户需求配方生产产品。

tā men gēn jù kè hù xū qiú pèi fāng shēng chǎn chǎn pǐn

They formulate and produce products according to customer needs.

名 míng noun

formula, recipe

她研究了很久才找到完美的配方。

tā yán jiū le hěn jiǔ cái zhǎo dào wán měi de pèi fāng

She researched for a long time before finding the perfect formula.

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Word breakdown

配 pèi — to mix, to blend, to formulate

Words with this character (13)
  • 1 分配 fēn pèi — to distribute, to allocate HSK 5
    • 分 to divide, to separate into parts
    • 配 to match, to pair up, to distribute to appropriate recipients
    Example

    公司将根据员工的工作表现分配奖金。

    gōng sī jiāng gēn jù yuán gōng de gōng zuò biǎo xiàn fēn pèi jiǎng jīn

    The company will distribute bonuses according to employees' work performance.

  • 2 配合 pèi hé — cooperate HSK 5
    • 配 to match, to coordinate
    • 合 to join, to combine
    Example

    请大家配合调查工作。

    qǐng dà jiā pèi hé diào chá gōng zuò

    Please everyone cooperate with the investigation work.

  • 3 配送 pèi sòng — deliver; distribute HSK 5
    • 配 distribute; allocate
    • 送 send; deliver
    Example

    这家公司每天配送新鲜水果。

    zhè jiā gōng sī měi tiān pèi sòng xīn xiān shuǐ guǒ

    This company delivers fresh fruit every day.

  • 4 搭配 dā pèi — to match, to coordinate HSK 6
    • 搭 to join, to put together
    • 配 to match, to coordinate
    Example

    她很会搭配衣服和鞋子。

    tā hěn huì dā pèi yī fu hé xié zi

    She's very good at matching clothes and shoes.

  • 5 配备 pèi bèi — to equip HSK 6
    • 配 to allocate, to assign, to match
    • 备 to prepare, to equip, to provide
    Example

    公司为所有员工配备了电脑。

    gōng sī wèi suǒ yǒu yuán gōng pèi bèi le diàn nǎo

    The company equipped all employees with computers.

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方 fāng — method, prescription

Words with this character (40)
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Structure & writing
1 配 pèi — to marry (of a man and woman)

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

consists of

1.1 酉 yǒu — tenth of the twelve Earthly Branches
酉 is a component in 19 characters
HSK 2
酒 jiǔ alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grains or fruit
HSK 4
酸 suān acid (chemistry: compound that ionizes to produce hydrogen ions, neutralizes bases, reacts with metals to produce salts and hydrogen gas) 醒 xǐng to sober up; to regain consciousness after intoxication, anesthesia, or coma
HSK 5
配 pèi to marry (of a man and woman) 醉 zuì drunk; intoxicated from excessive drinking
HSK 6
酱 jiàng fermented paste condiment made from beans or wheat (e.g. yellow bean paste, sweet bean paste) 酷 kù cruel, brutal, savage 醋 cù vinegar (sour condiment made by fermenting grains such as sorghum or rice)
HSK 7
蘸 zhàn to dip into (a liquid, powder, or paste) 酌 zhuó to pour (wine); to drink (wine) 酗 xù to act wildly drunk 酝 yùn to brew wine 酣 hān drinking to one's heart's content
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酥 sū food made from the skin of curdled cow's or goat's milk; clarified butter (ancient usage) 酪 lào semi-solid or solid dairy product made from animal milk (cheese, curd, etc.) 酬 chóu remuneration; payment for labor 酵 jiào fermentation; chemical decomposition of organic substances by enzymes or fungi, used in leavening bread, brewing wine, etc.; the fungi that cause fermentation are called '酵母菌' (yeast) 酿 niàng to brew or ferment (using fermentation) 醇 chún (lit.) strong-flavored liquor
1.2 己 jǐ — oneself; one's own side
己 is a component in 7 characters
HSK 1
起 qǐ to stand up from a sitting, lying, or prone position; to sit up from lying down
HSK 2
记 jì to memorize; to remember
HSK 4
改 gǎi to revise; to modify 纪 jì rules; regulations; discipline
HSK 5
配 pèi to marry (of a man and woman)
HSK 7
岂 qǐ rhetorical question marker, equivalent to 'how could' or 'is it possible that' 忌 jì to envy; to resent

Stroke order

2 方 fāng — square (quadrilateral with all right angles) or cube (hexahedron with all square faces)
方 is a component in 16 characters
HSK 1
房 fáng house; building for living in or storing things
HSK 2
旁 páng side; nearby 游 yóu unfixed; constantly moving
HSK 3
放 fàng to release; to set free
HSK 5
仿 fǎng to imitate; to follow as a model 施 shī to implement; to exert 访 fǎng to inquire; to investigate by questioning 防 fáng to take precautions against; to guard against unfavorable situations
HSK 6
妨 fáng to hinder, obstruct (连~碍) 肪 fáng fat (as in 脂肪): organic compound formed from fatty acids and glycerol, stored in animal and plant tissue as an energy source
HSK 7
坊 fāng lane or alley (used in urban street names) 愣 lèng to be dazed; to stare blankly 敷 fū to apply (ointment, powder, etc.) 淤 yū to silt up; to become clogged with sediment 纺 fǎng to spin (cotton, hemp, silk, wool, etc. into yarn or thread)
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芳 fāng fragrant; sweet-smelling (of flowers and plants)

方 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

Stroke order