镁 (měi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 镁 (měi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 镁 (měi) means "Magnesium (Mg)". with 14 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 镁 stroke by stroke?

镁 has 14 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 镁 and 铓?

镁 (měi) and 铓 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 镁?

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 镁?

Common words containing 镁 include: 镁粉 (měi fěn) — Magnesium powder; 镁光灯 (měi guāng dēng) — Flashlight; flash lamp; 补镁 (bǔ měi) — Magnesium supplement.

How to Write 镁

The character 镁 (měi) is written with 14 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

镁 is pronounced měi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Magnesium (Mg).

Common Words with 镁

镁粉 měi fěn

Magnesium powder

镁光灯 měi guāng dēng

Flashlight; flash lamp

补镁 bǔ měi

Magnesium supplement

Example Sentences

运动员手里擦了镁粉。

yùn dòng yuán shǒu lǐ cā le měi fěn

Athletes rubbed chalk on their hands.

镁光灯突然亮了。

měi guāng dēng tū rán liàng le

The flash suddenly went off.

医生建议他多补镁。

yī shēng jiàn yì tā duō bǔ měi

The doctor suggested he take more magnesium.

Similar Characters

铓 máng

铸 zhù

铹 láo

Practice Writing 镁 (měi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 镁

What does 镁 (měi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 镁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 镁 and 铓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 镁?

What common words use 镁?

How to Write 镁 (měi)