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桅 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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桅 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
桅 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

桅 Stroke Order — How to Write 桅

Stroke Order

桅 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, 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.

桅 Radical and Character Components

Components:木危

桅 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (wood) carries the meaning, while 危 indicates the sound.

Radical: 木 + 6 more strokes

桅 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • wéi

Meanings of 桅 in Chinese

1

wéi桅

A tall pole fixed vertically on a ship's deck, primarily used for carrying sails, flags, or as a derrick post; a mast.
船的桅杆高高地耸立在海面上。
The ship's mast stood tall on the sea.

Common Words and Phrases with 桅

1
wéi桅dǐng顶
Masthead; the part of a mast above the mast-shoulder.
水手爬上桅顶，以便更好地观察远方。
The sailor climbed to the masthead to get a better view of the distance.
2
wéi桅gān杆
A tall, upright pole on a ship or boat that supports sails and rigging.
这艘古老的帆船有三根高大的桅杆。
This ancient sailing ship has three tall masts.
3
wéi桅lóu楼
A platform at the top of a lower mast, used to support the topmast rigging, strengthen the mast, and provide a standing place for sailors working aloft.
水手们爬上桅楼，调整着帆索，准备迎接即将到来的暴风雨。
The sailors climbed to the mast-top, adjusting the rigging, preparing for the approaching storm.
4
wéi桅mù木
A mast made from a single piece of timber or a large log.
老船长仔细检查了船上的桅木，确认其没有腐烂的迹象。
The old captain carefully inspected the ship's mast, confirming there were no signs of rot.

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Questions about 桅

What does 桅 mean in Chinese?

桅 (wéi) means “A tall pole fixed vertically on a ship's deck, primarily used for carrying sails, flags, or as a derrick post; a mast” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 桅?

桅 is pronounced wéi in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 桅 have?

桅 has 10 strokes.

How do you write 桅?

桅 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 桅?

The radical of 桅 is 木, and 桅 is a phono-semantic compound.