钐 (shān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 钐 (shān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 钐 (shān) means "Samarium". with 8 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钐 stroke by stroke?

钐 has 8 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 钐 and 钆?

钐 (shān) and 钆 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 钐?

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 钐?

Common words containing 钐 include: 钐元素 (shān yuán sù) — Samarium element; 钐磁铁 (shān cí tiě) — Samarium magnet; 金属钐 (jīn shǔ shān) — Samarium metal.

How to Write 钐

The character 钐 (shān) is written with 8 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

钐 is pronounced shān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Samarium.

Common Words with 钐

钐元素 shān yuán sù

Samarium element

钐磁铁 shān cí tiě

Samarium magnet

金属钐 jīn shǔ shān

Samarium metal

Example Sentences

钐是一种稀土元素。

shān shì yī zhǒng xī tǔ yuán sù

Samarium is a rare earth element.

这种磁铁里含有钐。

zhè zhǒng cí tiě lǐ hán yǒu shān

This magnet contains samarium.

金属钐在工业中很有用。

jīn shǔ shān zài gōng yè zhōng hěn yǒu yòng

Samarium metal is very useful in industry.

Similar Characters

钆 gá

钇 yǐ

针 zhēn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钐

What does 钐 (shān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钐 and 钆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钐?

What common words use 钐?

How to Write 钐 (shān)