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砟 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
砟zhǎstone tablet; monumentzg, 10 strokes, radical 石, rank #45980, Very Hard
砟zhǎfragmentsunknown, 10 strokes, radical 石, rank #45980, Very Hard
zhǎ(zha3) T3
  1. 1stone tablet; monument
  2. 2fragments
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March 24, 2026

砟zhǎ(zha3)

The character 砟 (zhǎ) refers to a stone tablet or monument, often used in historical or cultural contexts. It can also denote fragments or pieces of stone, emphasizing the idea of something broken down or reduced to smaller parts. This character is less commonly used in modern Mandarin but can appear in discussions related to history or archaeology.

Strokes10Radical石Frequency#45980DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, stone tablets are often associated with important historical events, commemorations, or teachings, making 砟 significant in cultural heritage discussions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large stone tablet (砟) standing tall, engraved with ancient texts. The top part resembles a stone, while the bottom has a flat surface, as if it were broken off and now in fragments. Visualize the sound 'zhǎ' as a slight echo of the stone hitting the ground.

Meanings of 砟

zhǎ(zha3)
1stone tablet; monument
2fragments
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About 砟

砟Simplified
10Strokes
石Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 砟

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 砟 (zhǎ); it is a third tone and can be confused with other similar-sounding words. This character is more formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation, so it’s best suited for academic or historical discussions. Common collocation includes phrases that describe historical artifacts or sites.

HSK Study Tips

While 砟 (zhǎ) is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it is beneficial for learners interested in historical texts or cultural studies. Students should focus on recognizing the character in context and understanding its implications in discussions about heritage and artifacts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 砟 with similar characters due to tonal errors or misrecognition. For example, mistaking it for 乍 (zhà) which means 'suddenly.' Remember, 砟 has a distinct meaning related to stones and tablets.

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Etymology of 砟

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

stone

Semantic (meaning)石
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Phonetic (sound)乍
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Case file: 砟

  1. 1The meaning half石 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half乍 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaystone
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 砟?

Decomposition of 砟

IDS Structure⿰石乍
砟Full Character
=
石dan4
left
乍zha4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 砟?

How to say stone tablet; monument in Chinese

“stone tablet; monument” in Chinese is砟zhǎ

The character 砟 (zhǎ) refers to a stone tablet or monument, often used in historical or cultural contexts. It can also denote fragments or pieces of stone, emphasizing the idea of something broken down or reduced to smaller parts. This character is less commonly used in modern Mandarin but can appear in discussions related to history or archaeology.

When to use 砟

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 砟 (zhǎ); it is a third tone and can be confused with other similar-sounding words. This character is more formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation, so it’s best suited for academic or historical discussions. Common collocation includes phrases that describe historical artifacts or sites.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 砟 with similar characters due to tonal errors or misrecognition. For example, mistaking it for 乍 (zhà) which means 'suddenly.' Remember, 砟 has a distinct meaning related to stones and tablets.

Write 砟

砟

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Word Family of 砟

Words Containing This Character1
砟zhǎfragments
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Compound Meaning

What does 砟 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 砟

No, 砟 is more often found in historical or academic contexts rather than daily speech.

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