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March 24, 2026
栅(柵)zhà(zha4)
The character 栅 (zhà) refers to a fence, grid, or palisade, often used in contexts related to boundaries or enclosures. It can describe physical barriers made of wood or metal, as well as metaphorical barriers, such as restrictions in a social context. This word is commonly seen in discussions about security and property division.
Strokes9Radical木Frequency#13524DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, fences (栅) are often seen in rural settings, symbolizing the division of land and property. They also serve a practical purpose in farming communities, where livestock must be contained.
Memory Tip
Imagine a tall, wooden fence (栅) that keeps animals in a farm. The left part (木) represents wood, reminding you that this fence is made of trees. The pronunciation 'zhà' can sound like 'ja,' as in 'jump over,' which you might want to do when you see a fence!
Meanings of 栅
zhà(zha4)
1fence, grid, palisade
2also pr. [shan1]
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About 栅
栅Simplified
柵Traditional
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木Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
栅 (zhà) vs 围 (wéi) — choose 栅 for a focus on rigid, structured barriers, while 围 emphasizes enclosing or surrounding.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a tall, wooden fence (栅) that keeps animals in a farm. The left part (木) represents wood, reminding you that this fence is made of trees. The pronunciation 'zhà' can sound like 'ja,' as in 'jump over,' which you might want to do when you see a fence!
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 栅 (zhà) with similar characters like 株 (zhū), which means 'stock or plant.' This word is more commonly used in informal settings, often appearing in property discussions. Watch out for tone errors, as mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstanding.
HSK Study Tips
Though 栅 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it relates to important HSK words like fence (围栏 wéilán) and barrier (障碍 zhàng'ài). Focus on recognizing its components and their meanings to enhance your Chinese vocabulary related to boundaries and enclosures.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, fences (栅) are often seen in rural settings, symbolizing the division of land and property. They also serve a practical purpose in farming communities, where livestock must be contained.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 栅 (zhà) with 株 (zhū) because they look similar. Remember that 栅 specifically means 'fence' while 株 refers to 'stock' or 'plant.' Another common mistake is mispronouncing it as 'zha' instead of the correct 'zhà.'
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Grammar Patterns of 栅
栅 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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不大的教堂墓地周边围着一圈生锈的熟铁____栏。
The small churchyard was surrounded by a rusted wrought-iron fence.
Example Sentences for 栅 (10)
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1
不大的教堂墓地周边围着一圈生锈的熟铁栅栏。
bù dà de jiào táng mù dì zhōu biān wéi zháo yī quān shēng xiù de shú tiě zhà lán。
The small churchyard was surrounded by a rusted wrought-iron fence.
2
他们拆掉了木栅栏，并砍去了一些树枝。
tā mén chāi diào le mù zhà lán， ， bìng kǎn qù le yī xiē shù。
They've torn down wooden fences and broken branches off trees.
3
翻身跃过栅栏后，他便朝斜穿围场的方向走去。
fān shēn yuè guò zhà lán hòu， ， tā biàn zhāo xié chuān wéi cháng de fāng xiàng zǒu。
Vaulting the stile, he headed diagonally across the paddock.
4
每棵树、每堵墙和每道栅栏都在白得耀眼的田野映衬下十分夺目。
měi kē shù、 、 měi dǔ qiáng hé měi dào zhà lán dū zài bái dé yào yǎn de tián yě yìng chèn xià shí fēn duó。
Every tree, wall and fence stood out against dazzling white fields.
5
冷空气吹得大街上的格栅呜呜作响。
lěng kōng qì chuī dé dà jiē shàng de gé zhà wū wū zuò xiǎng。
Cool air whooshes up through the grates on the street.
6
周围的土地围有8英尺高的铁丝栅栏。
zhōu wéi de tǔ dì wéi yǒu8 8 yīng chǐ gāo de tiě sī zhà。
The surrounding land was enclosed by an eight foot wire fence.
Broughton took a sickie on Monday to paint his fence.
8
蚀刻出来的金属箔格栅是很脆弱的,容易变形 、 皱折或撕裂.
shí kè chū lái de jīn shǔ bó gé zhà shì hěn cuì ruò de, , róng yì biàn、 xíng 、 zhòu zhē huò.
The etched metal - film grids are very fragile and easy to distort, wrinkle or tear.
9
他骑坐在栅栏上.
tā qí zuò zài zhà lán shàng.
He sat straddling the fence.
10
在一排排笔直的,用带刺的铁丝编扎的栅栏那一边,有一丛丛金黄色的秋麒麟草.
zài yī pái pái bǐ zhí de, , yòng dài cì de tiě sī biān zā de zhà lán nà yī, biān , yǒu yī cóng cóng jīn huáng sè de qiū qí.
Beyond the undeviating barbed - wire fences were clumps of golden rod.
Cultural Notes for 栅
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, fences (栅) are often seen in rural settings, symbolizing the division of land and property. They also serve a practical purpose in farming communities, where livestock must be contained.
Word Family of 栅
Words Containing This Character6
栅栏fence柵欄
栅zhàfence柵
木栅Muzha (old spelling: Mucha), suburb to the southeast of Taipei木柵
栅门gate柵門
栅极grid (in vacuum tubes)柵極
栏栅barrier欄柵
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Compound Meaning
What does 栅栏 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 栅
栅 specifically refers to a fence or palisade, while 围栏 (wéilán) is a broader term that can mean any kind of enclosure or railing.
Yes, 栅 can describe metaphorical barriers, such as social restrictions or obstacles.
栅 is commonly encountered in written Chinese, especially in property-related texts, but can be used in conversation when discussing fences or boundaries.
