sāi ㄙㄞ coi3 HSK 6 高階級 · Level 4

  • to plug; to stop up; to stuff in
  • (bound form) a stopper; a cork

sài ㄙㄞˋ coi3

  • (bound form) strategic stronghold

ㄙㄜˋ coi3

  • (bound form) to block; to obstruct

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 塞 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 哇塞! Wow!
  • 塞翁失马 Every cloud has a silver lining.
  • 厕所塞住了。 The toilet is backed up.
  • 你是何塞嗎? Are you Jose?
  • 我塞了耳塞。 I put in earplugs.

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