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

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

The Chinese character 砦 (zhài) means "Stockade / Fort". with 11 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 砦 stroke by stroke?

砦 has 11 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 砦 and 砂?

砦 (zhài) and 砂 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 砦?

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

Q: What common words use 砦?

Common words containing 砦 include: 山砦 (shān zhài) — Mountain fortress; 鹿砦 (lù zhài) — Abatis (a defensive obstacle made of branches); 营砦 (yíng zhài) — fortified camp; stockade.

How to Write 砦

The character 砦 (zhài) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

砦 is pronounced zhài in Mandarin Chinese. It means Stockade / Fort.

Common Words with 砦

山砦 shān zhài

Mountain fortress

鹿砦 lù zhài

Abatis (a defensive obstacle made of branches)

营砦 yíng zhài

fortified camp; stockade

Example Sentences

山上有个小山砦。

shān shàng yǒu gè xiǎo shān zhài

There is a small mountain stronghold.

路边有很多鹿砦。

lù biān yǒu hěn duō lù zhài

There are many barricades by the roadside.

士兵守在营砦里。

shì bīng shǒu zài yíng zhài lǐ

The soldier is guarding the military camp.

Similar Characters

砂 shā

砉 huò

砌 qì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 砦

What does 砦 (zhài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 砦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 砦 and 砂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 砦?

What common words use 砦?

How to Write 砦 (zhài)