锕 (ā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 锕 (ā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 锕 (ā) means "Actinium". with 12 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 锕 stroke by stroke?

锕 has 12 strokes. The radical is 钅. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 锕 and 钰?

锕 (ā) and 钰 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 锕?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 钅. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 锕?

Common words containing 锕 include: 锕系 (ā xì) — Actinide series; 锕元素 (ā yuán sù) — The element actinium; 锕原子 (ā yuán zi) — Actinium atom.

How to Write 锕

The character 锕 (ā) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

锕 is pronounced ā in Mandarin Chinese. It means Actinium.

Common Words with 锕

锕系 ā xì

Actinide series

锕元素 ā yuán sù

The element actinium

锕原子 ā yuán zi

Actinium atom

Example Sentences

这是锕系元素。

zhè shì ā xì yuán sù

This is an actinide element.

锕元素有放射性。

ā yuán sù yǒu fàng shè xìng

Actinium is radioactive.

锕原子非常重。

ā yuán zi fēi cháng zhòng

Actinium atoms are very heavy.

Similar Characters

钰 yù

钱 qián

钲 zhēng

Practice Writing 锕 (ā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 锕

What does 锕 (ā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 锕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 锕 and 钰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 锕?

What common words use 锕?

How to Write 锕 (ā)