COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 寨
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A fortress 宀 with walls made of wood 木
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How to Write 寨 (zhài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
stronghold
zhàiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 14 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhài
寨
stronghold
Common words
shān zhài
山寨
fortified hill village; mountain stronghold (esp. of bandits); (fig.) knockoff (goods); counterfeit
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 寨
Say “zhài” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 14 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 寨
Common words and phrases
shān zhài
fortified hill village; mountain stronghold (esp. of bandits); (fig.) knockoff (goods); counterfeit
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“寨”。
Zhège zì shì “zhài”.
This character is “寨”.
我正在学习“寨”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhài” zì.
I am learning the character “寨”.
请写一遍“寨”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhài”.
Please write “寨” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 寨?
寨 is written with 14 strokes.
What does 寨 (zhài) mean?
寨 (zhài) means stronghold.
What is the radical of 寨?
The radical of 寨 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.