铞 (diào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 铞 (diào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 铞 (diào) means "Hanging pot / Kettle". with 11 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铞 stroke by stroke?

铞 has 11 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 铞 and 钙?

铞 (diào) and 钙 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 铞?

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 铞?

Common words containing 铞 include: 铞子 (diào zi) — Small hanging pot / Kettle; 水铞 (shuǐ diào) — Water kettle; 铁铞 (tiě diào) — iron hook / iron latch.

How to Write 铞

The character 铞 (diào) is written with 11 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

铞 is pronounced diào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Hanging pot / Kettle.

Common Words with 铞

铞子 diào zi

Small hanging pot / Kettle

水铞 shuǐ diào

Water kettle

铁铞 tiě diào

iron hook / iron latch

Example Sentences

墙上挂着一个铞子。

qiáng shàng guà zhe yí gè diào zi

A hanging pot is hanging on the wall.

水铞里装满了水。

shuǐ diào lǐ zhuāng mǎn le shuǐ

The water kettle is full of water.

这是一个铁铞。

zhè shì yí gè tiě diào

This is an iron hasp.

Similar Characters

钙 gài

钚 bù

钛 tài

Practice Writing 铞 (diào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 铞

What does 铞 (diào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铞 and 钙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铞?

What common words use 铞?

How to Write 铞 (diào)