匹

• 拼音: pǐ
• 汉字拆解: 匹 = originally a pictograph of a roll of cloth

含义

Measure word for horses and bolts of cloth. Also used in comparisons.

Primarily used for horses (一匹马), but also for cloth by the bolt, and in the phrase 匹配 (to match). The comparison idiom 匹夫 (ordinary man) and 匹敌 (to match/rival) contain this character. An elegant, classical measure word.

例句

1. 农场里养着好几匹骏马。
2. 这匹白马跑得特别快。
3. 她买了一匹丝绸准备做旗袍。

用法指南

语境: animals, textiles, classical

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 他骑着一匹黑马。(He was riding a black horse.)
• 这匹布料质量不错。(This bolt of fabric is good quality.)

错误说法

• 一匹狗 (Use 只 or 条 for dogs — 匹 is specifically for horses)

起源与历史

Originally depicted a roll of cloth, later extended to horses and matching/pairing.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal