钶 (kē) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 钶 (kē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 钶 (kē) means "columbium (niobium)". with 10 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钶 stroke by stroke?

钶 has 10 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 钶 and 钍?

钶 (kē) and 钍 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 钶?

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 钶?

Common words containing 钶 include: 钶元素 (kē yuán sù) — the element columbium; 钶铁 (kē tiě) — ferroniobium; 钶矿 (kē kuàng) — columbite / columbium ore.

How to Write 钶

The character 钶 (kē) is written with 10 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

钶 is pronounced kē in Mandarin Chinese. It means columbium (niobium).

Common Words with 钶

钶元素 kē yuán sù

the element columbium

钶铁 kē tiě

ferroniobium

钶矿 kē kuàng

columbite / columbium ore

Example Sentences

钶是一种金属元素。

kē shì yī zhǒng jīn shǔ yuán sù

Columbium is a metallic element.

这种合金含有钶铁。

zhè zhǒng hé jīn hán yǒu kē tiě

This alloy contains ferroniobium.

这里发现了一个钶矿。

zhè lǐ fā xiàn le yí gè kē kuàng

A columbium (niobium) mine was discovered here.

Similar Characters

钍 tǔ

钎 qiān

钏 chuàn

Practice Writing 钶 (kē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钶

What does 钶 (kē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钶 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钶 and 钍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钶?

What common words use 钶?

How to Write 钶 (kē)