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

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

The Chinese character 铫 (diào) means "Small pan with a handle; pot". with 11 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铫 stroke by stroke?

铫 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 铫 and 钙?

铫 (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 铫?

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 铫?

Common words containing 铫 include: 铫子 (diào zi) — Small pot for boiling water or medicine; 药铫 (yào diào) — small pot for decocting medicine; 瓦铫 (wǎ diào) — earthenware pot.

How to Write 铫

The character 铫 (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

铫 is pronounced diào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Small pan with a handle; pot.

Common Words with 铫

铫子 diào zi

Small pot for boiling water or medicine

药铫 yào diào

small pot for decocting medicine

瓦铫 wǎ diào

earthenware pot

Example Sentences

用铫子烧开水。

yòng diào zi shāo kāi shuǐ

Boil water in a small kettle.

药铫里在煎药。

yào diào lǐ zài jiān yào

Medicine is being brewed in the medicine pot.

这是一个旧瓦铫。

zhè shì yí gè jiù wǎ diào

This is an old clay pan.

Similar Characters

钙 gài

钚 bù

钛 tài

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Frequently Asked Questions about 铫

What does 铫 (diào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铫 and 钙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铫?

What common words use 铫?

How to Write 铫 (diào)