竃 Stroke Order

竃 1. Same as "竈". 2. A device made of brick, stone, or other materials, used for cooking, smelting, baking, etc. For example, in "Zuo Zhuan" (The Springs and Autumns), it states: "Fill the wells and level the stoves, set up in the army, and the loose will take the lead." 3. Refers to the Kitchen God (Zao Wang Ye). In "The Analects" (Lunyu), it mentions: "Rather flatter the stove than flatter the deep."