Use two to eight fingers to pluck two to eight strings in a quick sequence, with all fingers moving in a closing motion. Sequences can run from low to high or from high to low. If using own nails, the pad and nail both touch the strings. This is the general term for arpeggios.

A pá yīn or arpeggio that plays from high notes to low notes starting with the thumb.

A pá yīn or arpeggio that plays from low notes to high notes but starts with the ring finger.