How to Write 桩 (zhuāng) — Meaning “Stake / Pile / Post”

Q: What is a good memory technique to remember 桩?

Imagine a wooden stake (木) being hammered into the ground to mark the boundary of a village (庄). The stake is strong and straight, just like the post you need to remember. This visual of a 'village stake' links the two parts together.

Q: What are key writing tips for 桩, especially stroke order and common mistakes?

Write the left radical 木 first as three strokes: horizontal, vertical, then left-falling and right-falling strokes. Then write 庄 starting with the top dot and horizontal, followed by the 土 (earth) component. A common mistake is making the 木 radical too wide, so keep it narrow to balance the right side. Remember 庄 has six strokes, totaling ten for 桩.

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.

zhuāng HSK Level 7 10 strokes Radical: 木

桩 (zhuāng) means "Stake / Pile / Post" in Chinese. It has 10 strokes with the radical 木, and is HSK Level 7.

Rated 4.2/5 in difficulty (advanced).

Harder than 63% of HSK Level 7 characters.

Appears in 3+ common words including 木桩 (mù zhuāng), 一桩喜事 (yī zhuāng xǐ shì), 桩基 (zhuāng jī).

Due to its 10 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 桩 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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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.

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What Does zhuāng (桩) Mean in Chinese?

桩 means Stake / Pile / Post.

As an HSK Level 7 character, 桩 is an intermediate-level character.

Character Data

Character	桩
Pinyin	zhuāng (zhuang)
Meaning	Stake / Pile / Post
Strokes	10
Radical	木
HSK Level	7
Difficulty	4.2/5

Origin of 桩

桩 combines the radical 木 (wood/tree) with 庄 (village/farm). The wooden post or stake was used to mark boundaries or support structures in villages, so a 'wooden village marker' visually represents a pile or stake.

💡 Memory Tip: Imagine a wooden post (木) standing tall in the center of a village (庄) to mark the main meeting point — that's your stake.

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 Comparison

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Radical
桩 (current)	zhuāng	10	木
杪	miǎo	8	木
杭	háng	8	木
杯	bēi	8	木

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Frequently Asked Questions about 桩

What is the structure of 桩 and how do its components relate to its meaning?

桩 is composed of the radical 木 (wood) on the left and 庄 (zhuāng, village or farm) on the right. The 木 radical gives a clear clue that the character relates to wood, while 庄 provides the pronunciation. Together, they create the meaning 'stake' or 'post,' originally a wooden post used in construction or land marking.

What is a good memory technique to remember 桩?

What are key writing tips for 桩, especially stroke order and common mistakes?

How can I distinguish 桩 from similar characters like 杪 and 杭?

When and how is 桩 used in modern Chinese, and are there any cultural notes?

What common words use 桩?

How to Write 桩 (zhuāng) — Meaning “Stake / Pile / Post”

Practice Writing 桩 (zhuāng)

How to Write 桩

What Does zhuāng (桩) Mean in Chinese?

Character Data

Origin of 桩

Common Words with 桩

Example Sentences

Similar Characters Comparison

Practice Writing 桩 (zhuāng)

Frequently Asked Questions about 桩

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