铈 (shì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 铈 (shì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 铈 (shì) means "cerium". with 10 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铈 stroke by stroke?

铈 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 铈 and 钍?

铈 (shì) 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 铈?

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 铈?

Common words containing 铈 include: 铈元素 (shì yuán sù) — the element cerium; 氧化铈 (yǎng huà shì) — Cerium oxide; 金属铈 (jīn shǔ shì) — Cerium metal.

How to Write 铈

The character 铈 (shì) 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

铈 is pronounced shì in Mandarin Chinese. It means cerium.

Common Words with 铈

铈元素 shì yuán sù

the element cerium

氧化铈 yǎng huà shì

Cerium oxide

金属铈 jīn shǔ shì

Cerium metal

Example Sentences

铈元素是稀土。

shì yuán sù shì xī tǔ

Cerium is a rare earth element.

氧化铈可以抛光。

yǎng huà shì kě yǐ pāo guāng

Cerium oxide can be used for polishing.

金属铈很有用。

jīn shǔ shì hěn yǒu yòng

Cerium metal is very useful.

Similar Characters

钍 tǔ

钎 qiān

钏 chuàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 铈

What does 铈 (shì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铈 and 钍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铈?

What common words use 铈?

How to Write 铈 (shì)