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埴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
埴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
埴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
埴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
埴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
埴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
埴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
埴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
埴 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

埴 Stroke Order — How to Write 埴

Stroke Order

埴 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 土, 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.

埴 Radical and Character Components

Components:土直

埴 is a phono-semantic compound: 土 (earth) carries the meaning, while 直 indicates the sound.

Radical: 土 + 8 more strokes

埴 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • zhí

Meanings of 埴 in Chinese

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zhí埴

When pronounced as zhí, '埴' refers to sticky clay or loam, often described as fine and dense, suitable for pottery or agriculture.
细密的埴土是制作传统陶器的优质材料。
Fine, sticky clay is a high-quality material for making traditional pottery.
Soil; earth; land. It refers to the ground or the substance of the earth, often in contexts of digging or searching.
他仔细观察这片埴土，希望能找到一些线索。
He carefully observed this patch of soil, hoping to find some clues.

Common Words and Phrases with 埴

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zhí埴lún轮
Haniwa are ancient Japanese terracotta clay figures, often hollow and cylindrical or in the shape of humans or animals, placed on burial mounds.
这座古墓中出土的埴轮，造型生动，展现了古代工匠的精湛技艺。
The haniwa unearthed from this ancient tomb are vividly shaped, showcasing the superb craftsmanship of ancient artisans.

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Questions about 埴

What does 埴 mean in Chinese?

埴 (zhí) means “When pronounced as zhí” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 埴?

埴 is pronounced zhí in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 埴 have?

埴 has 11 strokes.

How do you write 埴?

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

What is the radical of 埴?

The radical of 埴 is 土, and 埴 is a phono-semantic compound.