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

Q: What does 磊 (lěi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 磊 (lěi) means "pile of stones / open and upright". with 15 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 磊 stroke by stroke?

磊 has 15 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 磊 and 硼?

磊 (lěi) and 硼 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 磊?

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

Q: What common words use 磊?

Common words containing 磊 include: 磊落 (lěi luò) — open and aboveboard; 光明磊落 (guāng míng lěi luò) — open and aboveboard, frank and righteous; 磊磊 (lěi lěi) — piled up / upright and honest.

How to Write 磊

The character 磊 (lěi) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 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

磊 is pronounced lěi in Mandarin Chinese. It means pile of stones / open and upright.

Common Words with 磊

磊落 lěi luò

open and aboveboard

光明磊落 guāng míng lěi luò

open and aboveboard, frank and righteous

磊磊 lěi lěi

piled up / upright and honest

Example Sentences

他的性格非常磊落。

tā de xìng gé fēi cháng lěi luò

He has a very upright and open personality.

他做事一向光明磊落。

tā zuò shì yí xiàng guāng míng lěi luò

He has always been open and aboveboard in his actions.

山上有很多磊磊的石块。

shān shàng yǒu hěn duō lěi lěi de shí kuài

There are many piles of rocks on the mountain.

Similar Characters

硼 péng

碇 dìng

碉 diāo

Practice Writing 磊 (lěi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 磊

What does 磊 (lěi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 磊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 磊 and 硼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 磊?

What common words use 磊?

How to Write 磊 (lěi)