Memory phrase for the character: 塞

塞

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Meaning

to block, to stuff, to squeeze in, obstruct, Serbian

Pronunciation

 sāi, sài, sè

Explanation

 From top: roof 宀, a well 井, var. of six 六, earth 土

Mnemonic
 
Despite the roof, the well was already six-times filled with earth and thus blocked/obstructed.

Radicals

宀 roof
井 well
六 six
土 earth, groundPay attention to the length of the upper line. If it is longer, it means scholar 士.
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 Vocabulary

活塞 huó sāi  piston; valve
堵塞 dǔ sè  to block; to stop; blockage
塞浦路斯 Sài pǔ lù sī  Cyprus
塞浦路斯 Sài pǔ lù sī  

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