HSK 7, v, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #30651, Very Hard
械
xiè
tool
HSK 7, v, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #30651, Very Hard
械
xiè
weapon
HSK 7, v, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #30651, Very Hard
械
xiè
shackles
HSK 7, v, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #30651, Very Hard
械
xiè
also pr. [jiè]
HSK 7, v, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #30651, Very Hard
械
xiè
weapons; tools; instruments
HSK 7, v, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #30651, Very Hard
械
xiè
also pr. [jie4]
HSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #30651, Very Hard
xiè(xie4) T4
1appliance
2tool
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March 24, 2026
械xiè(xie4)
The character 械 (xiè) refers to tools, appliances, or instruments used in various contexts, such as mechanical devices or weapons. It can also imply shackles, indicating restraint or control. This word is commonly used in technical or formal discussions about machinery and equipment.
Strokes11Radical木Frequency#30651DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The use of the character 械 is often associated with traditional craftsmanship in China, where tools and instruments have played a significant role in agriculture and artisan work. Understanding this character can provide insight into the importance of tools in Chinese history and daily life.
Memory Tip
Think of 械 (xiè) as a 'toolkit' — the radical 木 (mù) represents wood, suggesting that many tools are made from wood or involve wood. Picture a toolbox filled with various tools and appliances that help you accomplish tasks, thus connecting the character to its meaning.
Meanings of 械
xiè(xie4)
1appliance
2tool
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About 械
械Simplified
11Strokes
木Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#30651Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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AI Study Notes for 械
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 械 with similar-sounding words due to its pronunciation. It is typically used in more formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include '工具械' (gōngjùxiè - tool equipment) and '武器械' (wǔqìxiè - weaponry).
HSK Study Tips
This character is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it connects to other HSK words related to tools and instruments. Students should focus on recognizing how 械 fits into broader discussions about technology and equipment, especially in technical language.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is to confuse 械 (xiè) with similar-sounding words like 些 (xiē) or 界 (jiè). For example, saying '我需要些工具' (wǒ xūyào xiē gōngjù - I need some tools) instead of using 械, which is more formal. Ensure to use 械 when discussing technical equipment.
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Phonosemantic compound. 木 represents the meaning and 戒 represents the sound.
1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
2The sound half戒 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywood
4On the record aspictophonetic.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 械?
Decomposition of 械
IDS Structure⿰木戒
械Full Character
=
木Mu4
left
戒jie4
right
Exercise 1 of 2
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 械?
How to say appliance in Chinese
“appliance” in Chinese is械xiè
The character 械 (xiè) refers to tools, appliances, or instruments used in various contexts, such as mechanical devices or weapons. It can also imply shackles, indicating restraint or control. This word is commonly used in technical or formal discussions about machinery and equipment.
When to use 械
Learners often confuse 械 with similar-sounding words due to its pronunciation. It is typically used in more formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include '工具械' (gōngjùxiè - tool equipment) and '武器械' (wǔqìxiè - weaponry).
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is to confuse 械 (xiè) with similar-sounding words like 些 (xiē) or 界 (jiè). For example, saying '我需要些工具' (wǒ xūyào xiē gōngjù - I need some tools) instead of using 械, which is more formal. Ensure to use 械 when discussing technical equipment.
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械
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Grammar Patterns of 械
械 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 7 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
Complete the Sentence
数年前，艾莱的农场就实现了机____化。
Mechanization happened years ago on the farms of Islay.
Example Sentences for 械 (10)
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1
数年前，艾莱的农场就实现了机械化。
shù nián qián， ， ài lái de nóng cháng jiù shí xiàn le jī xiè。
Mechanization happened years ago on the farms of Islay.
2
英国皇家空军表彰他是一名非常能干的机械师。
yīng guó huáng jiā kōng jūn biǎo zhāng tā shì yī míng fēi cháng néng gān de jī xiè shī。
The RAF recognized him as an out-standingly able engineer.
3
他精通机械，了解许多有关声音的知识。
tā jīng tōng jī xiè， ， le jiě xǔ duō yǒu guān shēng yīn de zhī。
He was a very mechanical person, who knew a lot about sound.
4
我好几个小时都在机械地往墙上打网球。
wǒ hǎo jī gè xiǎo shí dū zài jī xiè dì wǎng qiáng shàng dǎ wǎng qiú。
I spent many hours mindlessly banging a tennis ball against the wall.
5
他生来就是个有设计天赋的机械师。
tā shēng lái jiù shì gè yǒu shè jì tiān fù de jī xiè shī。
He was a born mechanic with a flair for design.
6
让守法的人持有枪械并不会惹麻烦。
ràng shǒu fǎ de rén chí yǒu qiāng xiè bìng bù huì rě má fán。
Gun ownership by law-abiding people was not a problem.
7
数据记录仪还能迅速查明机械故障，减少维修次数。
shù jù jì lù yí huán néng xùn sù chá míng jī xiè gù zhàng， ， jiǎn shǎo wéi xiū cì。
Data recorders also pin-point mechanical faults rapidly, reducing repair times.
