皮 · pí

Indice visuel

An animal being skinned: a peeling hand and the hide — evoking the outer layer covering the inner.

Usage

Suggests skin, peel, outer covering, or the act of stripping away.

Notes d'apprentissage

Skin/peel radical. Found in 皮 (skin/leather), 破 (broken/damaged), 波 (wave).

• 毛: 皮 is the outer skin/peel; 毛 is the fur/hair growing on the skin.