镀 (dù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 镀 (dù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 镀 (dù) means "To plate; to coat (with metal)". with 14 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 镀 stroke by stroke?

镀 has 14 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 镀 and 铓?

镀 (dù) and 铓 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 镀?

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 镀?

Common words containing 镀 include: 镀金 (dù jīn) — Gold-plated; to gild; 镀银 (dù yín) — Silver-plated; 镀层 (dù céng) — Plating; coating layer.

How to Write 镀

The character 镀 (dù) is written with 14 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

镀 is pronounced dù in Mandarin Chinese. It means To plate; to coat (with metal).

Common Words with 镀

镀金 dù jīn

Gold-plated; to gild

镀银 dù yín

Silver-plated

镀层 dù céng

Plating; coating layer

Example Sentences

这枚戒指是镀金的。

zhè méi jiè zhǐ shì dù jīn de

This ring is gold-plated.

盘子表面镀了银。

pán zi biǎo miàn dù le yín

The surface of the plate is silver-plated.

检查金属的镀层。

jiǎn chá jīn shǔ de dù céng

Check the metal plating.

Similar Characters

铓 máng

铸 zhù

铹 láo

Practice Writing 镀 (dù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 镀

What does 镀 (dù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 镀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 镀 and 铓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 镀?

What common words use 镀?

How to Write 镀 (dù)