寨 (zhài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 寨 (zhài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 寨 (zhài) means "Stockade; village.". with 14 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 寨 stroke by stroke?

寨 has 14 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 寨 and 富?

寨 (zhài) and 富 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 寨?

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

Q: What common words use 寨?

Common words containing 寨 include: 山寨 (shān zhài) — Mountain village; 村寨 (cūn zhài) — Village; stockaded village; 寨子 (zhài zi) — Village; stockaded village..

How to Write 寨

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

寨 is pronounced zhài in Mandarin Chinese. It means Stockade; village..

Common Words with 寨

山寨 shān zhài

Mountain village

村寨 cūn zhài

Village; stockaded village

寨子 zhài zi

Village; stockaded village.

Example Sentences

这个手机是山寨的。

zhè ge shǒu jī shì shān zhài de

This phone is a knock-off.

山里有一个小村寨。

shān lǐ yǒu yí gè xiǎo cūn zhài

There is a small village in the mountains.

寨子里的人很热情。

zhài zi lǐ de rén hěn rè qíng

The people in the village are very hospitable.

Similar Characters

富 fù

寐 mèi

寒 hán

Practice Writing 寨 (zhài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 寨

What does 寨 (zhài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 寨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 寨 and 富?

What mistakes do learners make writing 寨?

What common words use 寨?

How to Write 寨 (zhài)