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棁 Stroke Order — How to Write 棁

Stroke Order

棁 is written in 11 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.

棁 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • zhuō
  • ruì
  • tuō

Meanings of 棁 in Chinese

1

zhuō棁

A short post or pillar supporting a beam in traditional Chinese architecture; a king post.
这座古建筑的梁架上,几根棁支撑着屋顶的重量。
On the beam frame of this ancient building, several king posts support the weight of the roof.
2

ruì棁

Sharp, keen, or acute, serving as an alternative to '锐'.
他的目光棁利,总能洞察事物的本质。
His gaze is sharp and keen, always able to discern the essence of things.
3

tuō棁

A staff or stick; a rod.
他手持一根棁,在山间行走
He walked in the mountains, holding a staff.
When pronounced as 'tuō', '棁' means simple, brief, or negligent, often referring to something being too concise or simplified, lacking in detail or thoroughness.
这篇报告过于棁简,缺乏必要的细节。
This report is too brief and lacks necessary details.

Words with 棁

  • zǎo藻zhuō棁Decorative beam, Painted beam
  • zhuō棁jiǎn简excerpt, abstract
  • zhuō棁lì利Zhuo Li, beam advantage

Idioms with 棁

  • shān山jié节zǎo藻zhuō棁live in excessive luxury and grandeur

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Questions about 棁

What does 棁 mean in Chinese?

棁 (zhuō) means “A short post or pillar supporting a beam in traditional Chinese architecture; a king post” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 棁?

棁 has 3 pronunciations: zhuō, ruì, tuō.

How many strokes does 棁 have?

棁 has 11 strokes.

How do you write 棁?

棁 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 棁?

The radical of 棁 is 木.

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