漆 Stroke Order — How to Write 漆
漆 is written in 14 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, 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.
漆 Radical and Character Components
Components:氵桼
漆 is an ideographic compound. The sap 氵 of the varnish tree 桼; 桼 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 氵 + 11 more strokes
漆 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- qī
Meanings of 漆 in Chinese
1
qī漆
Refers to the lacquer tree (a deciduous tree) whose bark contains resin. This resin turns brown upon exposure to air, known as 'raw lacquer,' which can be used to make coatings and, once dried, as medicine.
这种漆树的生漆是制作传统漆器的重要材料
The raw lacquer from this lacquer tree is an important material for making traditional lacquerware.
Lacquer or paint; a coating material made from the sticky sap of the lacquer tree or other resins, used for protection or decoration (e.g., in paint, lacquerware, or enameled wire).
博物馆里展示着许多精美的漆器，工艺非常考究
The museum displays many exquisite lacquerware pieces, showcasing very fine craftsmanship.
to paint or coat with lacquer or paint
我打算把旧椅子漆成白色。
I plan to paint the old chair white.
Used in phrases like '漆黑一团' (qī hēi yī tuán) to describe something as pitch-black, utterly dark (literally or figuratively, e.g., in a state of ignorance).
停电了，房间里漆黑一团，什么也看不清。
The power went out; the room was pitch-black, and I couldn't see anything.
Common Words and Phrases with 漆
1
Enameled wire, a conductor insulated with a layer of baked enamel.
这种小型电机的线圈是用漆包线绕制的。
The coil of this small motor is wound with enameled wire.
2
Varnished cambric; a fabric (linen or cotton) treated with varnish or insulating resin, used for electrical insulation or bookbinding.
这本老旧的精装书封面是用厚实的漆布制作的。
The cover of this old hardbound book is made of thick varnished cloth.
3
Carved lacquerware; also a two-character Chinese surname.
这件精美的漆雕作品展示了传统工艺的魅力。
This exquisite lacquer carving piece showcases the charm of traditional craftsmanship.
4
Lacquer work; a lacquerer or painter.
这位漆工技艺精湛，把家具刷得焕然一新。
This painter is highly skilled, making the furniture look brand new.
5
pitch-black; jet-black; extremely dark
夜深了，房间里一片漆黑，伸手不见五指
It was late at night, and the room was pitch-black, so dark that you couldn't see your hand in front of your face.
6
A worker who applies lacquer or paint; a lacquer worker or painter.
这位漆匠用精湛的技艺修复了古董家具。
This lacquer worker restored the antique furniture with exquisite skill.
7
Lacquerware, which are wooden decorative items coated with lacquer, often inlaid with ivory or metal.
这件精美的漆器展示了古代工匠的卓越技艺。
This exquisite piece of lacquerware showcases the superb craftsmanship of ancient artisans.
8
A tree whose sap is used to produce lacquer or varnish; a lacquer tree.
漆树的汁液可以用来制作天然漆。
The sap of the lacquer tree can be used to make natural lacquer.
More words with 漆
- pēn喷qī漆spray painting, spray paint
- diāo雕qī漆carved lacquer
- kuài快gān干qī漆Quick-drying paint
- zhū朱qī漆red lacquer; red paint
- yóu油qī漆Paint, To paint
- hēi黑qī漆black lacquer, black paint
- shuā刷qī漆Paint, Painting
- shàng上qī漆paint, lacquer
- fáng防shuǐ水qī漆Waterproof paint, Waterproofing paint
- fáng防xiù锈qī漆anti-rust paint, rust-proof paint
- qī漆huī灰lacquer putty, lacquer filler
- qī漆sè色paint color, lacquer color
- yóu油qī漆gōng工painter, decorator
- shēng生qī漆raw lacquer
- jiù旧yóu油qī漆old paint
- zhì制qī漆paint making, paint manufacturing
- qī漆nǚ女shì士Ms. Qi, Ms. Lacquer
- qī漆diāo雕zuò作pǐn品carved lacquerware, lacquer carving artwork
- qī漆qì器gōng工yì艺Lacquerware craft, Lacquer craft
Idioms with 漆
- qī漆hēi黑yī一tuán团pitch-dark; completely ignorant
- jīn金qī漆fàn饭tǒng桶outwardly splendid but useless person
- liǎng两yǎn眼qī漆hēi黑totally unfamiliar with the situation
- rú如jiāo胶rú如qī漆deeply devoted and inseparable
- rú如jiāo胶sì似qī漆Deeply devoted and inseparable
- wū乌qī漆mò墨hēi黑pitch-dark
- yī一tuán团qī漆hēi黑pitch-dark or completely in the dark
- qī漆nǚ女yōu忧lǔ鲁commoner worries about state affairs
- qī漆tǒng桶dǐ底tuō脱become thoroughly enlightened
- hēi黑qī漆pí皮dēng灯ignorant and slow-witted person
- hēi黑qī漆pí皮dēng灯lóng笼utterly ignorant or clueless
- hēi黑qī漆yī一tuán团pitch black; utterly ignorant
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Open the tool →Questions about 漆
What does 漆 mean in Chinese?
漆 (qī) means “Lacquer or paint” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 漆?
漆 is pronounced qī in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 漆 have?
漆 has 14 strokes.
How do you write 漆?
漆 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical 氵. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 漆?
The radical of 漆 is 氵, and 漆 is an ideographic compound.
