铄 (shuò) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 铄 (shuò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 铄 (shuò) means "to melt / brilliant". with 10 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铄 stroke by stroke?

铄 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 铄 and 钍?

铄 (shuò) 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 铄?

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 铄?

Common words containing 铄 include: 铄金 (shuò jīn) — to melt gold; 闪铄 (shǎn shuò) — To glisten / To flicker; 铄亮 (shuò liàng) — shiny and bright.

How to Write 铄

The character 铄 (shuò) 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

铄 is pronounced shuò in Mandarin Chinese. It means to melt / brilliant.

Common Words with 铄

铄金 shuò jīn

to melt gold

闪铄 shǎn shuò

To glisten / To flicker

铄亮 shuò liàng

shiny and bright

Example Sentences

众口铄金。

zhòng kǒu shuò jīn

Public opinion is powerful enough to melt metal.

星星在闪铄。

xīng xīng zài shǎn shuò

Stars are twinkling.

他的眼睛很铄亮。

tā de yǎn jīng hěn shuò liàng

His eyes are very bright and shining.

Similar Characters

钍 tǔ

钎 qiān

钏 chuàn

Practice Writing 铄 (shuò)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 铄

What does 铄 (shuò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铄 and 钍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铄?

What common words use 铄?

How to Write 铄 (shuò)