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宅

宅 (zhái) · residence

6 strokesTop–bottom

宅 (zhái) means “residence”. It is made of 宀 + 乇 and has 6 strokes.

Break 宅 into its parts

What 宅 is made of

宅 stroke order

宅 stroke order diagram: 6 strokes, numbered in writing order
宅 is written with 6 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 住宅

这片是住宅区。Zhè piàn shì zhùzhái qū.This is a residential area.
新建的住宅楼很漂亮。Xīn jiàn de zhùzhái lóu hěn piàoliang.The newly built apartment blocks are very nice.

Words with 宅

Also built with 宀

Quick facts

Pinyinzhái
Meaningresidence
Strokes6
PatternTop–bottom

Questions about 宅

What does 宅 mean?

宅 (zhái) means “residence”.

How many strokes does 宅 have?

宅 has 6 strokes.

What parts make up 宅?

宅 is made of 宀 (roof) and 乇 (to depend on).

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