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9 strokesTrad.

gate of a village

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
Meaning
gate of a village; village
Strokes
9
HSK level
Traditional

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿵门吕

In this compound, the meaning comes from (gate); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged enclosing from above.

How to write step by step

9 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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King Helu of Wu (-496 BC, reigned 514-496 BC); also called 闔廬|阖庐

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