The character 厽 (lěi) is a rare character that refers to the concept of 'to stack' or 'to pile up.' It is often used in literary or classical contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Due to its infrequent usage, it may not appear in modern vocabulary but can be found in classical texts or specialized literature.
6 strokes, radical 厶, Very Hard
lěi(lei3) T3
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026
厽()lěi(lei3)
The character 厽 (lěi) is a rare character that refers to the concept of 'to stack' or 'to pile up.' It is often used in literary or classical contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Due to its infrequent usage, it may not appear in modern vocabulary but can be found in classical texts or specialized literature.
Strokes6Radical厶Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In ancient Chinese texts, the concept of stacking often relates to the construction of pagodas or other architectural elements. 厽 may appear in discussions about historical building techniques or in poetry that describes natural landscapes.
Memory Tip
Imagine a mountain of stacked stones. The character 厽 resembles a pile of rocks, with its top resembling the peak, and the bottom suggesting a sturdy base. The 'lěi' pronunciation can be remembered by thinking of 'laying' stones carefully on top of each other.
About 厽
厽Simplified
Traditional
6Strokes
厶Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
Podcast: 厽
Podcast: 厽
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 厽
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a mountain of stacked stones. The character 厽 resembles a pile of rocks, with its top resembling the peak, and the bottom suggesting a sturdy base. The 'lěi' pronunciation can be remembered by thinking of 'laying' stones carefully on top of each other.
Usage Notes
Since 厽 is not commonly used in daily conversation, it’s important to recognize its literary context. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with more common characters like 堆 (duī), which also means 'to pile.' Be mindful of the tone, ensuring you pronounce 'lěi' with the correct third tone.
HSK Study Tips
Although 厽 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding this character can enhance your grasp of classical texts. Students should focus on recognizing the character and its nuances, as well as connecting it to more common characters related to stacking or piling.
Cultural Note
In ancient Chinese texts, the concept of stacking often relates to the construction of pagodas or other architectural elements. 厽 may appear in discussions about historical building techniques or in poetry that describes natural landscapes.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 厽 with 堆 (duī) due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '我喜欢厽书' (wǒ xǐ huān lěi shū) instead of '我喜欢堆书' (wǒ xǐ huān duī shū) can lead to misunderstandings, as 厽 is not used in this context.
AI-enhanced 2026-03-24
Pronunciation of 厽
Premium — Locked
AI tone practice
Pro
Drill the tone of 厽 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 厽 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Write correctly 3 times to earn XP
Cultural Notes for 厽
🏮Cultural insight
In ancient Chinese texts, the concept of stacking often relates to the construction of pagodas or other architectural elements. 厽 may appear in discussions about historical building techniques or in poetry that describes natural landscapes.
Frequently Asked Questions about 厽
No, 厽 is a rare character and is primarily found in classical literature.
It is pronounced as 'lěi' with a third tone.
Yes, you might want to look at 堆 (duī), which means 'to pile' and is more commonly used.
