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楔

xiē

to wedge; wedge, gatepost; forward

🔤 Pictophonetic: 木 (wood) provides meaning, 契 provides pronunciation
HSK 13 strokes Uncommon (39%)
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Component Breakdown

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木
mù
tree; wood, lumber; wooden
契
qì
deed, bond, contract; to engrave
⿰木契 i

Stroke Order

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Component Tree i

mù
木
tree; wood, lumber; wooden
📷 Pictographic: A tree
4 strokes HSK 5
qì
契
deed, bond, contract; to engrave
💡 Ideographic: A contract signed by cutting 刀 notches 丰 in wood 木 (now changed to 大)
9 strokes

Words Using 楔 (10)