The polyphonic character for Chai

Pronunciation: [chái] [zhài]

Radical: wood

Wubi: HXSU

Interpretation: 1. Firewood. 2. Dry and thin; not soft; rich in fiber and not easy to chew. 3. Low quality or poor quality and ability. 4. Surname.

Generally refers to firewood, small pieces of loose wood, surnames, etc. Another word is "zhai", pronounced zhài, which means a defensive fence.

In Taizhou dialect, "Chai" is pronounced as the fourth tone of sa, and "Chai Tunfa" means someone who deserves a beating.