埂 (gěng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 埂 (gěng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 埂 (gěng) means "ridge (in a field)". with 10 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 埂 stroke by stroke?

埂 has 10 strokes. The radical is 土. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 埂 and 坡?

埂 (gěng) and 坡 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 埂?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 土. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 埂?

Common words containing 埂 include: 田埂 (tián gěng) — ridge between fields / footpath; 埂子 (gěng zi) — ridge (in a field); 土埂 (tǔ gěng) — Low bank of earth; ridge.

How to Write 埂

The character 埂 (gěng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

埂 is pronounced gěng in Mandarin Chinese. It means ridge (in a field).

Common Words with 埂

田埂 tián gěng

ridge between fields / footpath

埂子 gěng zi

ridge (in a field)

土埂 tǔ gěng

Low bank of earth; ridge

Example Sentences

农民走在田埂上。

nóng mín zǒu zài tián gěng shàng

The farmer is walking on the ridge between fields.

孩子在埂子上跑。

hái zi zài gěng zi shàng pǎo

The child is running on the ridge.

这里有一道土埂。

zhè lǐ yǒu yī dào tǔ gěng

There is an earthen ridge here.

Similar Characters

坡 pō

坤 kūn

坦 tǎn

Practice Writing 埂 (gěng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 埂

What does 埂 (gěng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 埂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 埂 and 坡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 埂?

What common words use 埂?

How to Write 埂 (gěng)