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厽lěiThe 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
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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.

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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
6Strokes
厶Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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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.

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.

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Etymology of 厽

Decomposition of 厽

IDS Structure⿱厶⿰厶厶
厽Full character
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厶mou3
top
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left
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right
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How to say 厽 in Chinese

This in Chinese is厽lěi

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.

When to use 厽

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.

What learners get wrong

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.

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