How to Write 塞
The character 塞 (sāi) is written with 13 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.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
塞 is pronounced sāi in Mandarin Chinese. It means to stuff; to block.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: sāi, sài, sè.
As an HSK Level 6 character, 塞 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 塞
Example Sentences
发动机的活塞需要定期检查和润滑。
fā dòng jī de huó sāi xū yào dìng qī jiǎn chá hé rùn huá
The engine's pistons need regular inspection and lubrication.
早高峰时段，市中心经常发生塞车。
zǎo gāo fēng shí duàn shì zhōng xīn jīng cháng fā shēng sāi chē
During the morning rush hour, traffic jams often occur in the city center.
古代的诗人留下了许多赞美边塞的诗篇。
gǔ dài de shī rén liú xià le xǔ duō zàn měi biān sài de shī piān
Ancient poets left behind many poems praising the frontier.
这里的地势险要，是军事上的重要要塞。
zhè lǐ de dì shì xiǎn yào shì jūn shì shàng de zhòng yào yào sài
The terrain here is strategic and serves as an important military fortress.
Practice Writing 塞 (sāi)
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