桩 (zhuāng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 桩 (zhuāng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 桩 (zhuāng) means "Stake / Pile / Post". with 10 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 桩 stroke by stroke?

桩 has 10 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 桩 and 杪?

桩 (zhuāng) and 杪 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 桩?

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

Q: What common words use 桩?

Common words containing 桩 include: 木桩 (mù zhuāng) — wooden stake; 一桩喜事 (yī zhuāng xǐ shì) — a happy event; 桩基 (zhuāng jī) — Pile foundation.

How to Write 桩

The character 桩 (zhuāng) is written with 10 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

桩 is pronounced zhuāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Stake / Pile / Post.

Common Words with 桩

木桩 mù zhuāng

wooden stake

一桩喜事 yī zhuāng xǐ shì

a happy event

桩基 zhuāng jī

Pile foundation

Example Sentences

地上钉了一个木桩。

dì shàng dīng le yí gè mù zhuāng

A wooden stake was driven into the ground.

帮小王办好这一桩喜事是王大妈今年最大的心愿。

bāng xiǎo wáng bàn hǎo zhè yī zhuāng xǐ shì shì wáng dà mā jīn nián zuì dà de xīn yuàn 。

Helping Xiao Wang with this happy event is Auntie Wang's biggest wish this year.

工人在打桩基。

gōng rén zài dǎ zhuāng jī

The worker is driving piles for the foundation.

Similar Characters

杪 miǎo

杭 háng

杯 bēi

Practice Writing 桩 (zhuāng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 桩

What does 桩 (zhuāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 桩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 桩 and 杪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 桩?

What common words use 桩?

How to Write 桩 (zhuāng)