垒 (lěi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 垒 (lěi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 垒 (lěi) means "to build by stacking; rampart". with 9 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 垒 stroke by stroke?

垒 has 9 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 垒 and 圻?

垒 (lěi) and 圻 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 垒?

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 垒?

Common words containing 垒 include: 垒球 (lěi qiú) — softball; 垒墙 (lěi qiáng) — to build a wall; 堡垒 (bǎo lěi) — fortress / bastion.

How to Write 垒

The character 垒 (lěi) is written with 9 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

垒 is pronounced lěi in Mandarin Chinese. It means to build by stacking; rampart.

Common Words with 垒

垒球 lěi qiú

softball

垒墙 lěi qiáng

to build a wall

堡垒 bǎo lěi

fortress / bastion

Example Sentences

我们下午去打垒球。

wǒ men xià wǔ qù dǎ lěi qiú

We are going to play softball this afternoon.

工人们正在垒墙。

gōng rén men zhèng zài lěi qiáng

Workers are building a wall.

这是一个坚固的堡垒。

zhè shì yí gè jiān gù de bǎo lěi

This is a sturdy fortress.

Similar Characters

圻 qí

圼 niè

址 zhǐ

Practice Writing 垒 (lěi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 垒

What does 垒 (lěi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 垒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 垒 and 圻?

What mistakes do learners make writing 垒?

What common words use 垒?

How to Write 垒 (lěi)