Chou Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Woman (nǚ) Ping Kangxi strokes: 10 Page 261, Entry 36 Pronounced ping (falling tone). Same as the character for betrothal (pin). According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), ping means to inquire. The character for betrothal (pin) refers to visiting. Although they are categorized under different radical sections, their meanings are connected. Also pronounced beng (level tone). Pingting describes a beautiful appearance.