COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 堆 is built
Traditional etymology note: 土 (earth) suggests the meaning, while 隹 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 堆 (duī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to pile up
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
duī
堆
to pile up
Common words
duī jī
堆积
to pile up; to heap; accumulation
duī qì
堆砌
lit. to pile up (bricks); to pack; fig. to pad out (writing with fancy phrases); ornate rhetoric
duī
堆
to pile up; to heap up; a mass; pile
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 堆
Say “duī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 堆
Common words and phrases
duī jī
to pile up; to heap; accumulation
duī qì
lit. to pile up (bricks); to pack; fig. to pad out (writing with fancy phrases); ornate rhetoric
duī
to pile up; to heap up; a mass; pile
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 堆?
堆 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 堆 (duī) mean?
堆 (duī) means to pile up.
What is the radical of 堆?
The radical of 堆 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.