磺 (huáng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 磺 (huáng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 磺 (huáng) means "sulfur (chemical prefix)". with 16 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 磺 stroke by stroke?

磺 has 16 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 磺 and 碟?

磺 (huáng) and 碟 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 磺?

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

Q: What common words use 磺?

Common words containing 磺 include: 硫磺 (liú huáng) — sulfur; 磺胺 (huáng àn) — sulfonamide; sulfa drug; 磺酒 (huáng jiǔ) — sulfa tincture.

How to Write 磺

The character 磺 (huáng) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 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

磺 is pronounced huáng in Mandarin Chinese. It means sulfur (chemical prefix).

Common Words with 磺

硫磺 liú huáng

sulfur

磺胺 huáng àn

sulfonamide; sulfa drug

磺酒 huáng jiǔ

sulfa tincture

Example Sentences

硫磺可以用来做药。

liú huáng kě yǐ yòng lái zuò yào

Sulfur can be used to make medicine.

他吃了两片磺胺药。

tā chī le liǎng piàn huáng àn yào

He took two sulfa tablets.

他在伤口上涂了磺酒。

tā zài shāng kǒu shàng tú le huáng jiǔ

He applied iodine to the wound.

Similar Characters

碟 dié

碡 dú

碣 jié

Practice Writing 磺 (huáng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 磺

What does 磺 (huáng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 磺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 磺 and 碟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 磺?

What common words use 磺?

How to Write 磺 (huáng)