墙 Stroke Order — How to Write 墙
墙 is written in 14 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 土, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
墙 Radical and Character Components
墙 is a phono-semantic compound: 土 (earth) carries the meaning, while 啬 indicates the sound.
Radical: 土 + 11 more strokes
墙 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- qiáng
Meanings of 墙 in Chinese
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qiáng墙
A structure made of bricks, stone, or other materials, built to support a roof or to divide spaces, such as a brick wall, courtyard wall, or city wall.
这座院墙已经有上百年的历史了。
This courtyard wall has a history of over a hundred years.
When "墙" (qiáng) is used in the idiom "萧墙" (xiāo qiáng), it metaphorically refers to internal affairs or conflicts within an organization, group, or family, indicating problems that originate from within.
很多时候，一个团队的真正考验，往往是祸起萧墙。
Often, the true test for a team is when problems arise from within their own ranks.
An ancient funerary drapery or curtain hung around a coffin during a funeral.
灵堂里悬挂着素色的墙。
In the mourning hall, plain-colored funerary draperies were hung.
Common Words and Phrases with 墙
1
A wall newspaper, usually handwritten or typed, posted on a bulletin board or wall in institutions or factories.
学生们正在为即将到来的文化节制作一张精美的墙报
Students are currently making a beautiful wall newspaper for the upcoming culture festival.
2
wall
房间的墙壁粉刷成了浅蓝色，看起来很舒适。
The walls of the room were painted light blue, making it look very comfortable.
3
Everybody hits a man who is down; when a wall collapses, everyone pushes.
小王最近生意失败，公司面临破产，曾经的合作伙伴也纷纷撤资，真是墙倒众人推，让人感到世态炎凉。
Xiao Wang's business recently failed, and his company is facing bankruptcy; even former partners have withdrawn their investments. It truly is a case of 'when the wall falls, everyone pushes,' making one feel the cold reality of human nature.
4
A pier, a section of wall between two openings such as doors or windows.
工人正在测量两扇窗户之间墙垛的宽度，以确保安装尺寸的准确性。
The workers are measuring the width of the pier between the two windows to ensure the accuracy of the installation dimensions.
5
the foot of a wall
小猫咪蜷缩在墙根下晒太阳。
The little kitten curled up at the base of the wall, basking in the sun.
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the foundation of a wall, especially the part buried underground
这座老房子的墙基非常坚固，历经百年风雨依然屹立不倒
The wall's foundation of this old house is very solid, remaining steadfast after a hundred years of wind and rain.
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The foot or base of a wall; metaphorically, the foundation or basis of something, often implying the core structure that can be undermined.
屋子年久失修，墙脚已经有些开裂了。
The house has been in disrepair for many years, and the base of the wall has already cracked a bit.
9
One's achievements are better appreciated or recognized by outsiders than by their own organization or group.
小李编写的软件在国际上屡获大奖，国内很多人却还不知道，真是墙里开花墙外香啊。
Xiao Li's software has won numerous international awards, yet many people within his own country are still unaware of it. It truly exemplifies the saying, 'Flowers blooming inside the wall, their fragrance wafting outside'.
10
The lower part of an interior wall that is decorated differently from the rest, often with paneling, tiles, or a special finish; also known as wainscot or dado.
客厅的墙裙设计为整个空间增添了复古的魅力。
The wainscoting design in the living room added a touch of vintage charm to the entire space.
11
A person who frequently changes their opinion or loyalty to suit the current situation; a waverer or fence-sitter.
小明总是没有自己的主见，像个墙头草一样，看谁的意见占上风就跟着谁。
Xiao Ming never has his own firm opinion; he's like a 'wall-head grass,' always siding with whoever's view seems to be winning.
12
An outsider or a layman; someone not directly involved or specialized in a particular matter.
这个问题他们争论不休，我们这些墙外汉很难插手。
They kept arguing about this issue, and it's hard for us outsiders to intervene.
13
A wall, often referring to a low, thick wall or a fence.
花园被一道低矮的墙垣环绕着，显得宁静而雅致。
The garden was surrounded by a low wall, appearing tranquil and elegant.
14
Wallpaper; decorative paper for covering walls.
我们打算用新的墙纸来装饰客厅，让它看起来更温馨。
We plan to use new wallpaper to decorate the living room, making it look cozier.
More words with 墙
- jiān肩qiáng墙wing wall
- lí篱qiáng墙A wattle wall.
- qí骑qiáng墙fence-sitting, to sit on the fence
- xián舷qiáng墙bulwarks
- xiōng胸qiáng墙Parapet, Breastwork
- yuán垣qiáng墙wall, enclosing wall
- zhù筑qiáng墙Build a wall
- xiāo萧qiáng墙internal conflicts, domestic strife
- zhuàng撞qiáng墙Hit the wall
- chāi拆qiáng墙jiǎo脚to undermine, to sabotage
- dǎng挡tǔ土qiáng墙retaining wall
- nǚ女ér儿qiáng墙A parapet wall.
- qí骑qiáng墙pài派fence-sitter, fence-sitting party
- fěn粉qiáng墙a whitewashed wall
- qiáng墙miàn面wall surface, wall
- qiáng墙shàng上on the wall
- chéng城qiáng墙city wall, rampart
- qiáng墙tǐ体wall body, wall structure
- wéi围qiáng墙wall, perimeter wall
- qiáng墙bǎn板wall panel, paneling
Idioms with 墙
- gé隔qiáng墙yǒu有ěr耳Walls have ears
- gǒu狗jí急tiào跳qiáng墙desperate people take extreme measures
- hóng红xìng杏chū出qiáng墙woman having an affair
- huò祸qǐ起xiāo萧qiáng墙Trouble arises from within
- miàn面qiáng墙ér而lì立utterly ignorant or unlearned
- sòng宋yù玉dōng东qiáng墙beautiful woman secretly admiring a man
- táo桃lǐ李mén门qiáng墙teacher's many talented students
- tiě铁bì壁tóng铜qiáng墙impenetrable fortress
- tóng铜qiáng墙tiě铁bì壁an impregnable defense
- tóu头zhuàng撞nán南qiáng墙stubbornly persist despite obvious difficulties
- xì阋qiáng墙yù御wǔ侮Unite against external aggression despite internal strife
- xiāo萧qiáng墙zhī之huò祸internal strife or trouble
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Open the tool →Questions about 墙
What does 墙 mean in Chinese?
墙 (qiáng) means “A structure made of bricks” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 墙?
墙 is pronounced qiáng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 墙 have?
墙 has 14 strokes.
How do you write 墙?
墙 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical 土. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 墙?
The radical of 墙 is 土, and 墙 is a phono-semantic compound.
