匧 (qiè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 匧 (qiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 匧 (qiè) means "small box; trunk". with 9 strokes and the radical 匚.

Q: How do you write 匧 stroke by stroke?

匧 has 9 strokes. The radical is 匚. 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 匧 and 匣?

匧 (qiè) and 匣 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 匧?

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

Q: What common words use 匧?

Common words containing 匧 include: 匧子 (qiè zi) — small box; case; 书匧 (shū qiè) — Book chest; 行匧 (xíng qiè) — Suitcase / Traveling trunk.

How to Write 匧

The character 匧 (qiè) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 匚 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

匧 is pronounced qiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means small box; trunk.

Common Words with 匧

匧子 qiè zi

small box; case

书匧 shū qiè

Book chest

行匧 xíng qiè

Suitcase / Traveling trunk

Example Sentences

这是一个小匧子。

zhè shì yí gè xiǎo qiè zi

This is a small casket or box.

他背着书匧。

tā bèi zhe shū qiè

He is carrying a book box.

整理行匧。

zhěng lǐ xíng qiè

To pack one's luggage.

Similar Characters

匣 xiá

匦 guǐ

匪 fěi

Practice Writing 匧 (qiè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 匧

What does 匧 (qiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 匧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 匧 and 匣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 匧?

What common words use 匧?

How to Write 匧 (qiè)