镘 (màn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 镘 (màn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 镘 (màn) means "trowel". with 16 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 镘 stroke by stroke?

镘 has 16 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 镘 and 锲?

镘 (màn) and 锲 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 镘?

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 镘?

Common words containing 镘 include: 镘刀 (màn dāo) — trowel; 泥镘 (ní màn) — Plasterer's trowel; 抹镘 (mǒ màn) — to plaster with a trowel.

How to Write 镘

The character 镘 (màn) is written with 16 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

镘 is pronounced màn in Mandarin Chinese. It means trowel.

Common Words with 镘

镘刀 màn dāo

trowel

泥镘 ní màn

Plasterer's trowel

抹镘 mǒ màn

to plaster with a trowel

Example Sentences

工人拿着一把镘刀。

gōng rén ná zhe yī bǎ màn dāo

The worker is holding a trowel.

他用泥镘抹平墙面。

tā yòng ní màn mǒ píng qiáng miàn

He used a trowel to smooth the wall.

这个抹镘很好用。

zhè ge mǒ màn hěn hǎo yòng

This trowel is very easy to use.

Similar Characters

锲 qiè

锴 kǎi

锵 qiāng

Practice Writing 镘 (màn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 镘

What does 镘 (màn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 镘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 镘 and 锲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 镘?

What common words use 镘?

How to Write 镘 (màn)