铬 (gè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 铬 (gè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 铬 (gè) means "Chromium (chemical element)". with 11 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铬 stroke by stroke?

铬 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 铬 and 钙?

铬 (gè) 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 铬?

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 铬?

Common words containing 铬 include: 镀铬 (dù gè) — Chrome-plated; 铬钢 (gè gāng) — Chrome steel; 铬黄 (gè huáng) — Chrome yellow.

How to Write 铬

The character 铬 (gè) 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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

铬 is pronounced gè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Chromium (chemical element).

Common Words with 铬

镀铬 dù gè

Chrome-plated

铬钢 gè gāng

Chrome steel

铬黄 gè huáng

Chrome yellow

Example Sentences

这个水龙头是镀铬的。

zhè ge shuǐ lóng tóu shì dù gè de

This faucet is chrome-plated.

铬钢非常坚硬。

gè gāng fēi cháng jiān yìng

Chrome steel is very hard.

这种颜料是铬黄色的。

zhè zhǒng yán liào shì gè huáng sè de

This pigment is chrome yellow.

Similar Characters

钙 gài

钚 bù

钛 tài

Practice Writing 铬 (gè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 铬

What does 铬 (gè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铬 and 钙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铬?

What common words use 铬?

How to Write 铬 (gè)