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樘 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
樘chěngpillar, post, door frameq, 15 strokes, radical 木, rank #86343, Very Hard
樘chěnga pillarunknown, 15 strokes, radical 木, rank #86343, Very Hard
樘chěngdoor postunknown, 15 strokes, radical 木, rank #86343, Very Hard
樘chěngdoor or window frameunknown, 15 strokes, radical 木, rank #86343, Very Hard
樘chěngclassifier for doors or windowsunknown, 15 strokes, radical 木, rank #86343, Very Hard
樘tángpillar, post, door frameq, 15 strokes, radical 木, rank #86343, Very Hard
樘tánga pillarunknown, 15 strokes, radical 木, rank #86343, Very Hard
樘tángdoor postunknown, 15 strokes, radical 木, rank #86343, Very Hard
樘tángdoor or window frameunknown, 15 strokes, radical 木, rank #86343, Very Hard
樘tángclassifier for doors or windowsunknown, 15 strokes, radical 木, rank #86343, Very Hard
chěng(cheng3)
primary
 T3
  1. 1pillar, post, door frame
  2. 2a pillar
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March 24, 2026

樘chěng(cheng3)

The character 樘 (chěng) refers to a structural element, specifically a pillar or post, often associated with door frames or window frames. It is commonly used in contexts related to architecture and construction, indicating support structures or framing elements in buildings.

Strokes15Radical木Frequency#86343DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese architecture, the design and structure of doors and frames have significant cultural importance, often symbolizing protection and prosperity. The use of pillars in construction reflects the emphasis on stability and harmony in Chinese building practices.

Memory Tip

Imagine a strong tree (木) standing tall as a pillar (樘) that supports a grand door (门). The character's form combines the tree radical (木) symbolizing strength and stability with the frame structure, helping you remember both its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 樘

chěng(cheng3)
primary
1pillar, post, door frame
2a pillar
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About 樘

樘Simplified
15Strokes
木Radical
量词liàngcímeasure word (mw.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

While 樘 is not frequently used in everyday conversation, it's important to use it in contexts related to architecture or construction. Avoid confusing it with similar characters like 桩 (zhuāng), which means stake or pile. Note that it's more formal and may not be used in casual speech.

HSK Study Tips

Although 樘 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of related terms in architecture. Focus on recognizing it in texts related to building structures, as this will help expand your vocabulary in a specific field.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 樘 with similar characters like 桩 (zhuāng) or 框 (kuāng). For example, saying '我需要一个樘来支撑这个窗户' (I need a 樘 to support this window) is incorrect; it should be '我需要一个框来支撑这个窗户' using 框 for frame.

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Etymology of 樘

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

tree

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)堂
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Case file: 樘

  1. 1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half堂 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaytree
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 樘?

Decomposition of 樘

IDS Structure⿰木堂
樘Full Character
=
木Mu4
left
堂tang2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 樘?

How to say pillar, post, door frame in Chinese

“pillar, post, door frame” in Chinese is樘chěng

The character 樘 (chěng) refers to a structural element, specifically a pillar or post, often associated with door frames or window frames. It is commonly used in contexts related to architecture and construction, indicating support structures or framing elements in buildings.

When to use 樘

While 樘 is not frequently used in everyday conversation, it's important to use it in contexts related to architecture or construction. Avoid confusing it with similar characters like 桩 (zhuāng), which means stake or pile. Note that it's more formal and may not be used in casual speech.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 樘 with similar characters like 桩 (zhuāng) or 框 (kuāng). For example, saying '我需要一个樘来支撑这个窗户' (I need a 樘 to support this window) is incorrect; it should be '我需要一个框来支撑这个窗户' using 框 for frame.

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樘

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Word Family of 樘

Words Containing This Character1
樘chěngpillar
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Compound Meaning

What does 樘 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 樘

门 (mén) specifically means door, while 樘 (chěng) refers to the structural frame or post that supports the door.

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