HSK 7, q, 10 strokes, radical 木, rank #3694, Very Hard
桩
zhuāng
stump
HSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, radical 木, rank #3694, Very Hard
桩
zhuāng
pile
HSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, radical 木, rank #3694, Very Hard
桩
zhuāng
classifier for items
HSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, radical 木, rank #3694, Very Hard
zhuāng(zhuang1) T1
1stake, post; matter, affair
2stump
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March 24, 2026
桩(樁)zhuāng(zhuang1)
The character 桩 (zhuāng) primarily refers to a post or stake, commonly used in construction or as a support for structures. It can also denote a matter or affair in a more abstract sense, and serves as a classifier for items, particularly those that are tall or upright, like trees or posts.
Strokes10Radical木Frequency#3694DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese architecture, wooden stakes (桩) are crucial for building stability, especially in areas prone to flooding, reflecting the importance of construction methods in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a tall wooden post (桩) standing firmly in the ground, much like a stake in the soil. The character has a tree radical (木) on the left, representing its connection to wood, and the right part suggests stability and support, which sounds like 'zhuāng'—think of 'strong' to remember it.
Meanings of 桩
zhuāng(zhuang1)
1stake, post; matter, affair
2stump
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About 桩
桩Simplified
樁Traditional
10Strokes
木Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 桩
Quick Contrast
柱 (zhù) refers specifically to a column or pillar, typically used for structural support, while 桩 (zhuāng) can refer to a post or stake in a broader sense, including its use as a classifier.
Usage Notes
桩 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in construction or discussions about matters. A common mistake is to confuse it with the character 杆 (gān), which also means pole but has different contexts. Remember to use 桩 when referring to stakes or support structures.
HSK Study Tips
Although 桩 is not an HSK level word, it introduces learners to characters related to construction and physical objects. Focus on the radicals and how they contribute to the meaning, as this will help with understanding similar characters at HSK levels.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 桩 with similar characters, such as 柱 (zhù), which means column. For example, saying '我需要一个柱来支撑' (I need a post to support) is incorrect; it should be '我需要一个桩来支撑'.
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Pronunciation of 桩
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Phonosemantic compound. 木 represents the meaning and 庄 represents the sound. Simplified form of 樁.
1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
2The sound half庄 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywood
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 桩?
Decomposition of 桩
IDS Structure⿰木庄
桩Full Character
=
木Mu4
left
庄zhuang1
right
Exercise 1 of 2
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 桩?
How to say stake, post; matter, affair in Chinese
“stake, post; matter, affair” in Chinese is桩zhuāng
The character 桩 (zhuāng) primarily refers to a post or stake, commonly used in construction or as a support for structures. It can also denote a matter or affair in a more abstract sense, and serves as a classifier for items, particularly those that are tall or upright, like trees or posts.
When to use 桩
桩 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in construction or discussions about matters. A common mistake is to confuse it with the character 杆 (gān), which also means pole but has different contexts. Remember to use 桩 when referring to stakes or support structures.
桩 or something close to it
柱 (zhù) refers specifically to a column or pillar, typically used for structural support, while 桩 (zhuāng) can refer to a post or stake in a broader sense, including its use as a classifier.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 桩 with similar characters, such as 柱 (zhù), which means column. For example, saying '我需要一个柱来支撑' (I need a post to support) is incorrect; it should be '我需要一个桩来支撑'.
Write 桩
桩
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Grammar Patterns of 桩
桩 functions as a measure word. Place it between a number/demonstrative and the noun it counts (一本书, 这个人). Different categories of nouns require different measure words. It carries 4 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
这____交易有些冒险，不过巴格利也没什么可损失的。
The deal was a long shot, but Bagley had little to lose.
Example Sentences for 桩 (10)
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1
这桩交易有些冒险，不过巴格利也没什么可损失的。
zhè zhuāng jiāo yì yǒu xiē mào xiǎn， ， bù guò bā gé lì yě méi shí mó kě sǔn shī。
The deal was a long shot, but Bagley had little to lose.
2
一种游戏玩得特别好是一桩惬意的事。
yī zhǒng yóu xì wán dé tè bié hǎo shì yī zhuāng qiè yì de shì。
