铅 (qiān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 铅 (qiān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 铅 (qiān) means "lead". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铅 stroke by stroke?

铅 has 10 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 铅 and 钍?

铅 (qiān) and 钍 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 铅?

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 铅?

Common words containing 铅 include: 铅笔 (qiān bǐ) — pencil; 铅球 (qiān qiú) — shot put; 铅中毒 (qiān zhòng dú) — lead poisoning.

How to Write 铅

The character 铅 (qiān) is written with 10 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

铅 is pronounced qiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means lead.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 铅 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 铅

铅笔 qiān bǐ

pencil

铅球 qiān qiú

shot put

铅中毒 qiān zhòng dú

lead poisoning

Example Sentences

我用铅笔写字。

wǒ yòng qiān bǐ xiě zì

I use a pencil to write.

他在练习扔铅球。

tā zài liàn xí rēng qiān qiú

He is practicing shot put.

我们要预防铅中毒。

wǒ men yào yù fáng qiān zhòng dú

We need to prevent lead poisoning.

Similar Characters

钍 tǔ

钎 qiān

钏 chuàn

Practice Writing 铅 (qiān)

Open Hanzi Writer to see the animated stroke order and practice writing 铅 with real-time feedback.

App Store ▶ Google Play

Frequently Asked Questions about 铅

What does 铅 (qiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铅 and 钍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铅?

What common words use 铅?

How to Write 铅 (qiān)