平行 píngxíng Parallel

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Stroke order

平行 is written in 11 strokes across 2 characters.

平行 — the Chinese character for Parallel (píngxíng), stroke diagram — Stroke diagram for 平行 — Parallel

平 — 5 strokes
行 — 6 strokes

Senses

parallel (in a spatial or geometric sense, or figuratively)
on an equal footing; on the same level
simultaneous; concurrent

Characters in 平行

平 píng — flat; level; smooth; to make even; to level; equal; on the same level
行 xíng — (bound form) to walk; to go; to travel; (literary) trip; journey; visit; (bound form) temporary; makeshift

Character meanings from CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Related words

平行 is pronounced píngxíng and means “Parallel”.

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