砣 (tuó) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 砣 (tuó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 砣 (tuó) means "Steelyard weight". with 10 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 砣 stroke by stroke?

砣 has 10 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 砣 and 矸?

砣 (tuó) and 矸 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 砣?

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

Q: What common words use 砣?

Common words containing 砣 include: 秤砣 (chèng tuó) — steelyard weight; 砣子 (tuó zi) — Steelyard weight; 秤砣重 (chèng tuó zhòng) — The steelyard weight is heavy..

How to Write 砣

The character 砣 (tuó) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

砣 is pronounced tuó in Mandarin Chinese. It means Steelyard weight.

Common Words with 砣

秤砣 chèng tuó

steelyard weight

砣子 tuó zi

Steelyard weight

秤砣重 chèng tuó zhòng

The steelyard weight is heavy.

Example Sentences

卖菜的人拿着秤砣。

mài cài de rén ná zhe chèng tuó

The vegetable seller is holding a scale weight.

这个砣子很沉。

zhè ge tuó zi hěn chén

This weight is very heavy.

秤砣比想象中要重。

chèng tuó bǐ xiǎng xiàng zhōng yào zhòng

The steelyard weight is heavier than expected.

Similar Characters

矸 gān

矻 kū

矽 xì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 砣

What does 砣 (tuó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 砣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 砣 and 矸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 砣?

What common words use 砣?

How to Write 砣 (tuó)