铉 (xuàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 铉 (xuàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 铉 (xuàn) means "tripod handle". with 10 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铉 stroke by stroke?

铉 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 铉 and 钍?

铉 (xuàn) 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 铉?

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 铉?

Common words containing 铉 include: 鼎铉 (dǐng xuàn) — tripod handles (symbolizing high office); 铉台 (xuàn tái) — tripod stand; 铉子 (xuàn zi) — shallow metal pan.

How to Write 铉

The character 铉 (xuàn) 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

铉 is pronounced xuàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means tripod handle.

Common Words with 铉

鼎铉 dǐng xuàn

tripod handles (symbolizing high office)

铉台 xuàn tái

tripod stand

铉子 xuàn zi

shallow metal pan

Example Sentences

鼎铉是古代的工具。

dǐng xuàn shì gǔ dài de gōng jù

Dingxuan (tripod handles) are ancient tools.

这是一个铉台。

zhè shì yí gè xuàn tái

This is a tripod vessel stand.

铉子在锅上。

xuàn zi zài guō shàng

The pan is on the pot.

Similar Characters

钍 tǔ

钎 qiān

钏 chuàn

Practice Writing 铉 (xuàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 铉

What does 铉 (xuàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铉 and 钍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铉?

What common words use 铉?

How to Write 铉 (xuàn)