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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
磊lěia pile of rocks; candid, open; greatnr, 15 strokes, radical 石
磊lěilumpyunknown, 15 strokes, radical 石
磊lěirock pileunknown, 15 strokes, radical 石
磊lěiunevenunknown, 15 strokes, radical 石
磊lěifig. sincereunknown, 15 strokes, radical 石
磊lěiopen and honestunknown, 15 strokes, radical 石
lěi(lei3)lei T3
  1. 1a pile of rocks; candid, open; great
  2. 2lumpy
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March 24, 2026

磊lěi(lei3)

The character 磊 (lěi) refers to a pile of stones or rocks, often symbolizing strength or stability. It can also describe a person who is candid and sincere, reflecting an open and honest nature. In contexts of figurative speech, it may suggest someone who is forthright or straightforward in their interactions.

Strokes15Radical石
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, honesty and openness are highly valued traits, often associated with strong interpersonal relationships. The character 磊 embodies these virtues and reflects the importance of sincerity in social interactions.

Memory tip

Imagine a large, uneven pile of rocks (磊) stacked together, each rock representing a truth or honesty that builds up a person's character. The pronunciation 'lěi' sounds like 'lay', as if you are laying down each rock to form a solid base of sincerity.

Meanings of 磊

lěi(lei3)
1a pile of rocks; candid, open; great
2lumpy
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About 磊

磊Simplified
15Strokes
石Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

It's important to note that 磊 is more common in written forms than in everyday speech. Learners often confuse it with similar-sounding characters. Pay attention to using the correct tone (lěi) to avoid misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 磊 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to other words related to honesty and sincerity at this level. Students should focus on the character's radicals and how they relate to the overall meaning of honesty.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 磊 by using the wrong tone, saying 'lei' instead of 'lěi'. Additionally, they might confuse it with the character 雷 (léi), which means 'thunder'. Always remember the correct tone and meaning context.

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Etymology of 磊

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory hint

Many rocks 石 piled up

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Origin

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Decomposition of 磊

IDS Structure⿱石⿰石石
磊Full character
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石dan4
top
石dan4
left
石dan4
right
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How to say a pile of rocks; candid, open; great in Chinese

“a pile of rocks; candid, open; great” in Chinese is磊lěi

The character 磊 (lěi) refers to a pile of stones or rocks, often symbolizing strength or stability. It can also describe a person who is candid and sincere, reflecting an open and honest nature. In contexts of figurative speech, it may suggest someone who is forthright or straightforward in their interactions.

When to use 磊

It's important to note that 磊 is more common in written forms than in everyday speech. Learners often confuse it with similar-sounding characters. Pay attention to using the correct tone (lěi) to avoid misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 磊 by using the wrong tone, saying 'lei' instead of 'lěi'. Additionally, they might confuse it with the character 雷 (léi), which means 'thunder'. Always remember the correct tone and meaning context.

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Word Family of 磊

Words containing this character5
光明磊落guāngmínglěiluòopen and candid (idiom); straightforward and upright
磊lěilumpy
丁磊Ding Lei (1971-), founder and CEO of NetEase 網易|网易[Wǎng​yì]
磊磊bighearted
磊落big and stout
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Words with 磊

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Frequently asked questions about 磊

You can say, '他的性格很磊落' (Tā de xìnggé hěn lěiluò), meaning 'His character is very candid.'

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