镴 (là) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 镴 (là) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 镴 (là) means "solder; pewter". with 20 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 镴 stroke by stroke?

镴 has 20 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 镴 and 镬?

镴 (là) and 镬 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 镴?

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 镴?

Common words containing 镴 include: 镴枪头 (là qiāng tóu) — pewter spearhead (metaphor for someone impressive but weak); 锡镴 (xī là) — Pewter; 镴器 (là qì) — pewterware.

How to Write 镴

The character 镴 (là) is written with 20 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

镴 is pronounced là in Mandarin Chinese. It means solder; pewter.

Common Words with 镴

镴枪头 là qiāng tóu

pewter spearhead (metaphor for someone impressive but weak)

锡镴 xī là

Pewter

镴器 là qì

pewterware

Example Sentences

他只是个银样镴枪头。

tā zhǐ shì gè yín yàng là qiāng tóu

He is just all show and no substance.

这种餐具是锡镴做的。

zhè zhǒng cān jù shì xī là zuò de

This tableware is made of pewter.

博物馆里有很多镴器。

bó wù guǎn lǐ yǒu hěn duō là qì

There are many pewter wares in the museum.

Similar Characters

镬 huò

镭 léi

镯 zhuó

Practice Writing 镴 (là)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 镴

What does 镴 (là) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 镴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 镴 and 镬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 镴?

What common words use 镴?

How to Write 镴 (là)