磁 (cí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 磁 (cí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 磁 (cí) means "magnetic". with 14 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 磁 stroke by stroke?

磁 has 14 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 磁 and 硝?

磁 (cí) and 硝 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 磁?

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

Q: What common words use 磁?

Common words containing 磁 include: 磁铁 (cí tiě) — magnet; 磁带 (cí dài) — magnetic tape; 磁场 (cí chǎng) — magnetic field.

How to Write 磁

The character 磁 (cí) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

磁 is pronounced cí in Mandarin Chinese. It means magnetic.

Common Words with 磁

磁铁 cí tiě

magnet

磁带 cí dài

magnetic tape

磁场 cí chǎng

magnetic field

Example Sentences

磁铁可以吸住铁。

cí tiě kě yǐ xī zhù tiě

Magnets can attract iron.

我以前听磁带。

wǒ yǐ qián tīng cí dài

I used to listen to cassette tapes.

地球有磁场。

dì qiú yǒu cí chǎng

The Earth has a magnetic field.

Similar Characters

硝 xiāo

硪 wò

硫 liú

Practice Writing 磁 (cí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 磁

What does 磁 (cí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 磁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 磁 and 硝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 磁?

What common words use 磁?

How to Write 磁 (cí)