锰 (měng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 锰 (měng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 锰 (měng) means "manganese (chemical element)". with 13 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 锰 stroke by stroke?

锰 has 13 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 锰 and 铐?

锰 (měng) and 铐 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 锰?

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 锰?

Common words containing 锰 include: 锰矿 (měng kuàng) — manganese ore; 锰钢 (měng gāng) — manganese steel; 锰粉 (měng fěn) — manganese powder.

How to Write 锰

The character 锰 (měng) is written with 13 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

锰 is pronounced měng in Mandarin Chinese. It means manganese (chemical element).

Common Words with 锰

锰矿 měng kuàng

manganese ore

锰钢 měng gāng

manganese steel

锰粉 měng fěn

manganese powder

Example Sentences

工人在挖锰矿。

gōng rén zài wā měng kuàng

The worker is mining manganese.

锰钢非常坚固。

měng gāng fēi cháng jiān gù

Manganese steel is very strong.

盒子里装的是锰粉。

hé zi lǐ zhuāng de shì měng fěn

The box contains manganese powder.

Similar Characters

铐 kào

铑 lǎo

铒 ěr

Practice Writing 锰 (měng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 锰

What does 锰 (měng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 锰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 锰 and 铐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 锰?

What common words use 锰?

How to Write 锰 (měng)