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阀 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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阀 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阀 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阀 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阀 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阀 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阀 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

阀 Stroke Order — How to Write 阀

Stroke Order

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

阀 Radical and Character Components

Components:门伐

阀 is a phono-semantic compound: 门 (gate) carries the meaning, while 伐 indicates the sound.

Radical: 门 + 6 more strokes

阀 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • fá

Meanings of 阀 in Chinese

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fá阀

Refers to powerful and influential families or clans, especially in ancient times, often holding significant social and political sway, such as '门阀' (powerful family) or '阀阅' (distinguished and influential lineage).
这个家族在历史上曾是一个显赫的门阀。
This family was once a prominent and powerful clan in history.
A powerful individual or group with special status, often acquired through influence or authority, and usually carrying a derogatory connotation. (e.g., financial magnate, academic elite)
一些学阀掌握着重要的学术资源，影响着研究方向
Some academic elites control important academic resources, influencing research directions.
A device in machinery used to regulate the flow, pressure, or direction of fluids, such as a globe valve, check valve, or pressure-reducing valve. It is also referred to as a 'valve' or 'gate valve'.
这个水管需要安装一个截止阀来控制水流。
This water pipe needs a globe valve installed to control the water flow.

Common Words and Phrases with 阀

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fá阀mén门
A device that controls the flow of liquid, air, or other gases by opening, closing, or obstructing a passage; a valve.
工人检查了管道上的阀门，确保没有泄漏。
The worker checked the valve on the pipeline to ensure there were no leaks.

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Questions about 阀

What does 阀 mean in Chinese?

阀 (fá) means “A powerful individual or group with special status, often acquired through influence or authority, and usually carrying a derogatory connotation. (e.g., financial magnate, academic elite)” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 阀?

阀 is pronounced fá in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 阀 have?

阀 has 9 strokes.

How do you write 阀?

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

What is the radical of 阀?

The radical of 阀 is 门, and 阀 is a phono-semantic compound.