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

Q: What does 铁 (tiě) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 铁 (tiě) means "iron". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铁 stroke by stroke?

铁 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 铁 and 钍?

铁 (tiě) 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 铁?

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 铁?

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

How to Write 铁

The character 铁 (tiě) 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

铁 is pronounced tiě in Mandarin Chinese. It means iron.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 铁 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 铁

地铁 dì tiě

Subway / Metro

铁路 tiě lù

railway / railroad

铁锅 tiě guō

iron pot / wok

Example Sentences

我每天坐地铁上班。

wǒ měi tiān zuò dì tiě shàng bān

I take the subway to work every day.

这条铁路很长。

zhè tiáo tiě lù hěn zhǎng

This railway is very long.

妈妈用铁锅炒菜。

mā mā yòng tiě guō chǎo cài

Mom uses an iron wok to stir-fry.

Similar Characters

钍 tǔ

钎 qiān

钏 chuàn

Practice Writing 铁 (tiě)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 铁

What does 铁 (tiě) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铁 and 钍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铁?

What common words use 铁?

How to Write 铁 (tiě)