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砌 Stroke Order — How to Write 砌

Stroke Order

砌 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 石, 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.

砌 Radical and Character Components

Components:石切

砌 is an ideographic compound. To cut 切 stone 石; 切 also provides the pronunciation.

Radical: 石 + 4 more strokes

砌 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • qì
  • qiè

Meanings of 砌 in Chinese

1

qì砌

To lay bricks or stones using mortar for construction, such as building a wall; figuratively, to pile up or stack, often referring to the excessive use of elaborate but empty words in writing.
工人们正在院子里砌一道新墙。
The workers are building a new wall in the courtyard.
In this context, "qì" refers to steps or stairs, often built or paved with stone, similar to the concept in "diāo lán yù qì" (carved balustrades and jade steps).
古老的寺庙前，有几级用青石砌成的台阶
In front of the ancient temple, there are several steps made of bluestone.
2

qiè砌

In Chinese Yuan opera, 'qiemo' (砌末) refers to the simple stage settings and special props used in the performance. It's also written as 'qièmo' (切末), with 'mo' pronounced in a neutral tone.
这部元曲的砌末设计得非常精巧，为表演增添了许多色彩。
The qiemo (stage props and settings) in this Yuan drama were designed very exquisitely, adding much color to the performance.

Common Words and Phrases with 砌

1
qì砌céng层
A course of bricks or stones laid side by side in a wall.
这位工匠熟练地完成了墙壁的每一层砌层，确保了结构的稳固。
This craftsman skillfully completed each course of the wall, ensuring the stability of the structure.
2
qì砌kuài块
A building block or masonry unit, typically made from concrete or fired clay, used for constructing walls.
工人正在用新型环保砌块建造房屋的外墙
The workers are constructing the exterior walls of the house using new environmentally friendly masonry units.
3
qiè砌mò末
Simple stage settings and props used in Yuan Dynasty opera.
在元杂剧的舞台上，简单的砌末足以营造出丰富的故事情境。
On the stage of Yuan drama, simple 'qiemo' were enough to create rich story settings.
4
qì砌tǐ体
The first course or block of masonry, especially one from which an arch springs.
工人们正在修缮教堂的砌体部分，以恢复其原貌。
Workers are repairing the masonry sections of the church to restore their original appearance.

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Idioms with 砌

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Questions about 砌

What does 砌 mean in Chinese?

砌 (qì) means “In this context” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 砌?

砌 has 2 pronunciations: qì, qiè.

How many strokes does 砌 have?

砌 has 9 strokes.

How do you write 砌?

砌 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 石. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 砌?

The radical of 砌 is 石, and 砌 is an ideographic compound.