How to Write 楔
The character 楔 (xiē) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
楔 is pronounced xiē in Mandarin Chinese. It means wedge.
Common Words with 楔
楔子
xiē zi
wedge / prologue
木楔
mù xiē
wooden wedge
楔入
xiē rù
to wedge in
Example Sentences
他把楔子钉进木头里。
tā bǎ xiē zi dīng jìn mù tou lǐ
He hammered the wedge into the wood.
椅子腿松了，加个木楔。
yǐ zi tuǐ sōng le jiā gè mù xiē
The chair leg is loose; add a wooden wedge.
将木块楔入缝隙中。
jiāng mù kuài xiē rù fèng xì zhōng
Wedge the wooden block into the gap.
Practice Writing 楔 (xiē)
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