镩 (cuān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 镩 (cuān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 镩 (cuān) means "Ice pick / To pierce". with 17 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 镩 stroke by stroke?

镩 has 17 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 镩 and 镆?

镩 (cuān) and 镆 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 镩?

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 镩?

Common words containing 镩 include: 镩子 (cuān zi) — Ice pick / Chisel; 镩冰 (cuān bīng) — To break ice (with a tool); 镩孔 (cuān kǒng) — To punch a hole.

How to Write 镩

The character 镩 (cuān) is written with 17 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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

镩 is pronounced cuān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Ice pick / To pierce.

Common Words with 镩

镩子 cuān zi

Ice pick / Chisel

镩冰 cuān bīng

To break ice (with a tool)

镩孔 cuān kǒng

To punch a hole

Example Sentences

他用镩子在冰上打洞。

tā yòng cuān zi zài bīng shàng dǎ dòng

He used an ice chisel to make a hole in the ice.

冬天我们去湖上镩冰。

dōng tiān wǒ men qù hú shàng cuān bīng

In winter, we go to the lake to break the ice.

镩孔时要注意安全。

cuān kǒng shí yào zhù yì ān quán

Pay attention to safety when punching holes.

Similar Characters

镆 mò

镇 zhèn

镈 bó

Practice Writing 镩 (cuān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 镩

What does 镩 (cuān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 镩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 镩 and 镆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 镩?

What common words use 镩?

How to Write 镩 (cuān)