镧 (lán) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 镧 (lán) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 镧 (lán) means "Lanthanum". with 17 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 镧 stroke by stroke?

镧 has 17 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 镧 and 镆?

镧 (lán) and 镆 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 镧?

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 镧?

Common words containing 镧 include: 镧系 (lán xì) — Lanthanide series; 镧元素 (lán yuán sù) — Lanthanum element; 氧化镧 (yǎng huà lán) — Lanthanum oxide.

How to Write 镧

The character 镧 (lán) is written with 17 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

镧 is pronounced lán in Mandarin Chinese. It means Lanthanum.

Common Words with 镧

镧系 lán xì

Lanthanide series

镧元素 lán yuán sù

Lanthanum element

氧化镧 yǎng huà lán

Lanthanum oxide

Example Sentences

镧系元素共有十五种。

lán xì yuán sù gòng yǒu shí wǔ zhǒng

There are fifteen lanthanide elements.

镧元素常用于制造玻璃。

lán yuán sù cháng yòng yú zhì zào bō lí

Lanthanum is often used in glass manufacturing.

氧化镧可以提高镜头质量。

yǎng huà lán kě yǐ tí gāo jìng tóu zhì liàng

Lanthanum oxide can improve lens quality.

Similar Characters

镆 mò

镇 zhèn

镈 bó

Practice Writing 镧 (lán)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 镧

What does 镧 (lán) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 镧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 镧 and 镆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 镧?

What common words use 镧?

How to Write 镧 (lán)