氘 (dāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 氘 (dāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 氘 (dāo) means "deuterium". with 6 strokes and the radical 气.

Q: How do you write 氘 stroke by stroke?

氘 has 6 strokes. The radical is 气. 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 氘 and 气?

氘 (dāo) and 气 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 氘?

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

Q: What common words use 氘?

Common words containing 氘 include: 氘气 (dāo qì) — deuterium gas; 氘核 (dāo hé) — deuteron; 氘灯 (dāo dēng) — deuterium lamp.

How to Write 氘

The character 氘 (dāo) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 气 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

氘 is pronounced dāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means deuterium.

Common Words with 氘

氘气 dāo qì

deuterium gas

氘核 dāo hé

deuteron

氘灯 dāo dēng

deuterium lamp

Example Sentences

氘气用于核聚变。

dāo qì yòng yú hé jù biàn

Deuterium gas is used for nuclear fusion.

氘核由质子组成。

dāo hé yóu zhì zi zǔ chéng

The deuteron is composed of protons.

实验室里有氘灯。

shí yàn shì lǐ yǒu dāo dēng

There is a deuterium lamp in the laboratory.

Similar Characters

气 qì

氕 piē

氖 nǎi

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Frequently Asked Questions about 氘

What does 氘 (dāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 氘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 氘 and 气?

What mistakes do learners make writing 氘?

What common words use 氘?

How to Write 氘 (dāo)