宅 Stroke Order — How to Write 宅
宅 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 宀, 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.
宅 Radical and Character Components
Components:宀乇
宅 is a phono-semantic compound: 宀 (roof) carries the meaning, while 乇 indicates the sound.
Radical: 宀 + 3 more strokes
宅 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhái
Meanings of 宅 in Chinese
1
zhái宅
Residence, house, or mansion (often refers to a large abode).
这座宏伟的宅邸见证了许多历史变迁。
This magnificent mansion has witnessed many historical changes.
Refers to a burial ground or tomb, often used in terms of '宅兆' (zhái zhào) for the boundaries of a grave or an ancestral tomb.
他们来到祖先的宅兆前，表达敬意
They came before their ancestors' tomb to express their respect.
To reside or dwell (in one's heart/mind), signifying an inherent moral character, often used in the idiom '宅心仁厚' (to have a kind and benevolent heart).
她为人宅心仁厚，总是乐于助人。
She has a kind and benevolent heart, always willing to help others.
To stay at home and not go out; to be a homebody.
他週末喜歡宅在家裡玩遊戲。
He likes to stay at home playing games on weekends.
Common Words and Phrases with 宅
1
A residential plot; land for building a house.
这块宽敞的宅地非常适合建造一个带花园的家庭住宅。
This spacious residential plot is very suitable for building a family home with a garden.
2
A large and grand residence; a mansion.
这座历史悠久的宅第被精心修复，如今已成为一处美丽的文化遗产。
This historic mansion has been meticulously restored and now stands as a beautiful cultural heritage site.
3
homestead; residential land or house plot
这片宅基世代相传，承载着家族的记忆和温情。
This homestead has been passed down for generations, carrying the family's memories and warmth.
4
The gate of a traditional large residence, or by extension, the prominent family living in such a mansion.
他轻轻推开老宅的宅门，熟悉的景象映入眼帘
He gently pushed open the main gate of the old residence, and familiar scenes came into view.
5
house; dwelling
这座古老的宅舍在岁月的洗礼下，依然保持着它独特的魅力。
This ancient dwelling, though weathered by time, still retains its unique charm.
6
A house with a courtyard.
那座古老的宅院见证了家族几代人的兴衰。
That old courtyard house witnessed the rise and fall of several generations of the family.
7
house; residence
村口那座老宅子已经空置多年了，如今被一对年轻夫妇买下翻修。
The old house at the village entrance has been vacant for many years, and now it has been bought and renovated by a young couple.
More words with 宅
- dǐ邸zhái宅mansion
- zhù住zhái宅a residence or dwelling place.
- bǔ卜zhái宅choose a house site (by divination), select a dwelling site
- kū窟zhái宅cave dwelling, grotto
- zhù住zhái宅qū区residential area, housing estate
- lǎo老zhái宅old house, ancestral home
- zhái宅dǐ邸mansion, residence
- gǔ古zhái宅old house, ancient mansion
- dà大zhái宅mansion, grand house
- háo豪zhái宅Mansion, Luxury home
- jiù旧zhái宅old house, former residence
- jiā家zhái宅home, house
- zhái宅zhào兆Tombstone, Grave
- mín民zhái宅Private house, Residential building
- zǔ祖zhái宅Ancestral home, Old family residence
- jiā家tíng庭zhù住zhái宅family home, family residence
- lǎo老zhái宅zi子old house, ancestral home
- měi美zhái宅Beautiful house, Luxury home
- zhù住zhái宅xiǎo小qū区residential complex, residential community
- dà大zhái宅zi子mansion, large house
Idioms with 宅
- shēn深zhái宅dà大yuàn院large traditional wealthy family compound
- ān安zhái宅zhèng正lù路live by humanity and justice
- dà大yuàn院shēn深zhái宅grand mansion with deep courtyards
- fàn泛jiā家fú浮zhái宅live on a boat, drifting from place to place
- fàn泛zhái宅fú浮jiā家live a nomadic life on water
- háo豪mén门guì贵zhái宅powerful and wealthy family
- hún魂bù不shǒu守zhái宅absent-minded or in a daze
- jiā家fán烦zhái宅luàn乱family troubled, house chaotic
- jiā家fǎn反zhái宅luàn乱noisy, chaotic, and disordered household
- zhái宅xīn心rén仁hòu厚kind and benevolent at heart
- zhái宅xīn心zhī知xùn训to have a moral conscience and understand norms
- zhái宅xīn心zhōng忠hòu厚kind-hearted and sincere
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Open the tool →Questions about 宅
What does 宅 mean in Chinese?
宅 (zhái) means “Residence” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 宅?
宅 is pronounced zhái in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 宅 have?
宅 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 宅?
宅 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 宀. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 宅?
The radical of 宅 is 宀, and 宅 is a phono-semantic compound.