锈 (xiù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 锈 (xiù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 锈 (xiù) means "Rust". with 12 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 锈 stroke by stroke?

锈 has 12 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 锈 and 钰?

锈 (xiù) and 钰 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 锈?

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 锈?

Common words containing 锈 include: 生锈 (shēng xiù) — To get rusty; 铁锈 (tiě xiù) — rust; 不锈钢 (bù xiù gāng) — Stainless steel.

How to Write 锈

The character 锈 (xiù) is written with 12 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

锈 is pronounced xiù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Rust.

Common Words with 锈

生锈 shēng xiù

To get rusty

铁锈 tiě xiù

rust

不锈钢 bù xiù gāng

Stainless steel

Example Sentences

这把刀生锈了。

zhè bǎ dāo shēng xiù le

This knife is rusty.

水管上有很多铁锈。

shuǐ guǎn shàng yǒu hěn duō tiě xiù

There is a lot of rust on the water pipe.

我买了一个不锈钢锅。

wǒ mǎi le yí gè bù xiù gāng guō

I bought a stainless steel pot.

Similar Characters

钰 yù

钱 qián

钲 zhēng

Practice Writing 锈 (xiù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 锈

What does 锈 (xiù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 锈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 锈 and 钰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 锈?

What common words use 锈?

How to Write 锈 (xiù)