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

Q: What does 箧 (qiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 箧 (qiè) means "small bamboo box". with 14 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 箧 stroke by stroke?

箧 has 14 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 箧 and 筀?

箧 (qiè) and 筀 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 箧?

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

Q: What common words use 箧?

Common words containing 箧 include: 书箧 (shū qiè) — Book chest; 行箧 (xíng qiè) — Travel chest; 箧子 (qiè zi) — small box/case.

How to Write 箧

The character 箧 (qiè) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 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

箧 is pronounced qiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means small bamboo box.

Common Words with 箧

书箧 shū qiè

Book chest

行箧 xíng qiè

Travel chest

箧子 qiè zi

small box/case

Example Sentences

书箧里放着几本书。

shū qiè lǐ fàng zhe jǐ běn shū

There are a few books in the book chest.

他带着行箧出门了。

tā dài zhe xíng qiè chū mén le

He went out with his suitcase.

这是一个精美的小箧子。

zhè shì yí gè jīng měi de xiǎo qiè zi

This is an exquisite small chest.

Similar Characters

筀 guì

筅 xiǎn

筊 xiáo

Practice Writing 箧 (qiè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 箧

What does 箧 (qiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 箧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 箧 and 筀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 箧?

What common words use 箧?

How to Write 箧 (qiè)