钍 (tǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 钍 (tǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 钍 (tǔ) means "Thorium". with 8 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钍 stroke by stroke?

钍 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 钍 and 钆?

钍 (tǔ) 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 钍?

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 钍?

Common words containing 钍 include: 钍元素 (tǔ yuán sù) — Thorium element; 钍矿 (tǔ kuàng) — Thorium ore; 金属钍 (jīn shǔ tǔ) — Thorium metal.

How to Write 钍

The character 钍 (tǔ) 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

钍 is pronounced tǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Thorium.

Common Words with 钍

钍元素 tǔ yuán sù

Thorium element

钍矿 tǔ kuàng

Thorium ore

金属钍 jīn shǔ tǔ

Thorium metal

Example Sentences

钍可以用来产生核能。

tǔ kě yǐ yòng lái chǎn shēng hé néng

Thorium can be used to generate nuclear energy.

这里发现了一个钍矿。

zhè lǐ fā xiàn le yí gè tǔ kuàng

A thorium mine was discovered here.

金属钍是银白色的。

jīn shǔ tǔ shì yín bái sè de

Thorium metal is silvery-white.

Similar Characters

钆 gá

钇 yǐ

针 zhēn

Practice Writing 钍 (tǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钍

What does 钍 (tǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钍 and 钆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钍?

What common words use 钍?

How to Write 钍 (tǔ)