鉄 (tiě) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 鉄 (tiě) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鉄 (tiě) means "Iron". with 13 strokes and the radical 金.

Q: How do you write 鉄 stroke by stroke?

鉄 has 13 strokes. The radical is 金. 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 鉄 and 鈬?

鉄 (tiě) and 鈬 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 鉄?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 金. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 鉄?

Common words containing 鉄 include: 铁路 (tiě lù) — railway / railroad; 铁锅 (tiě guō) — iron pot / wok; 地铁 (dì tiě) — Subway / Metro.

How to Write 鉄

The character 鉄 (tiě) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 金 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

鉄 is pronounced tiě in Mandarin Chinese. It means Iron.

Common Words with 鉄

铁路 tiě lù

railway / railroad

铁锅 tiě guō

iron pot / wok

地铁 dì tiě

Subway / Metro

Example Sentences

这条铁路很长。

zhè tiáo tiě lù hěn zhǎng

This railway is very long.

我买了一个铁锅。

wǒ mǎi le yí gè tiě guō

I bought an iron pot.

我们坐地铁去吧。

wǒ men zuò dì tiě qù ba

Let's go by subway.

Similar Characters

鈬 duó

鉴 jiàn

銎 qióng

Practice Writing 鉄 (tiě)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鉄

What does 鉄 (tiě) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鉄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鉄 and 鈬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鉄?

What common words use 鉄?

How to Write 鉄 (tiě)