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枨 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
枨chéngjamb, door stop; to touchg, 8 strokes, radical 木
枨chéngdoor postunknown, 8 strokes, radical 木
chéng(cheng2) T2
  1. 1jamb, door stop; to touch
  2. 2door post
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March 24, 2026

枨(棖)chéng(cheng2)

The character 枨 (chéng) refers to a door jamb or door stop that is typically used to frame a door. It can also imply the act of touching or making contact with something, particularly in relation to doorways. In construction and carpentry contexts, understanding this term is essential for discussing door installations and fittings.

Strokes8Radical木
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese architecture, doorways are significant, often symbolizing transitions between spaces. The character 枨 highlights the importance of door structure in maintaining both functionality and aesthetic balance in Chinese homes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large wooden door (representing 枚) that has a sturdy jamb (the meaning of 枨) on either side. Visualize yourself touching (the secondary meaning) the door post as you enter a room, reinforcing the connection between the character's form and its meaning.

Meanings of 枨

chéng(cheng2)
1jamb, door stop; to touch
2door post
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About 枨

枨Simplified
棖Traditional
8Strokes
木Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 枨

Usage Notes

While 枨 is a specific term, learners might confuse it with similar characters like 门 (mén), which means 'door.' This term is more technical and is used in formal contexts, particularly in construction or carpentry discussions. Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings with similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 枨 does not appear in the HSK curriculum, it is useful for learners at higher levels interested in specialized vocabulary. Students should focus on recognizing the character's structure and pronunciation patterns to better understand related terms in carpentry and architecture.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 枨 with similar characters and use it incorrectly, such as saying '门的枨' (mén de chéng) instead of '门框' (mén kuāng) for 'door frame.' Ensure to use the correct context to avoid confusion.

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Pronunciation of 枨

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Etymology of 枨

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

wood

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)长
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Case file: 枨

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 枨?

Decomposition of 枨

IDS Structure⿰木长
枨Full Character
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木Mu4
left
长chang2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 枨?

How to say jamb, door stop; to touch in Chinese

“jamb, door stop; to touch” in Chinese is枨chéng

The character 枨 (chéng) refers to a door jamb or door stop that is typically used to frame a door. It can also imply the act of touching or making contact with something, particularly in relation to doorways. In construction and carpentry contexts, understanding this term is essential for discussing door installations and fittings.

When to use 枨

While 枨 is a specific term, learners might confuse it with similar characters like 门 (mén), which means 'door.' This term is more technical and is used in formal contexts, particularly in construction or carpentry discussions. Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings with similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 枨 with similar characters and use it incorrectly, such as saying '门的枨' (mén de chéng) instead of '门框' (mén kuāng) for 'door frame.' Ensure to use the correct context to avoid confusion.

Write 枨

枨

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Word Family of 枨

Words Containing This Character1
枨chéngdoor post棖
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Compound Meaning

What does 枨 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 枨

门 (mén) refers to the door itself, while 枨 (chéng) specifically denotes the door jamb or frame that supports the door.

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