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

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

The Chinese character 镟 (xuàn) means "to turn (on a lathe)". with 16 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 镟 stroke by stroke?

镟 has 16 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 镟 and 锲?

镟 (xuàn) and 锲 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 镟?

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 镟?

Common words containing 镟 include: 镟床 (xuàn chuáng) — lathe; 镟工 (xuàn gōng) — lathe work or turner; 镟削 (xuàn xuē) — turning or lathe cutting.

How to Write 镟

The character 镟 (xuàn) is written with 16 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

镟 is pronounced xuàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to turn (on a lathe).

Common Words with 镟

镟床 xuàn chuáng

lathe

镟工 xuàn gōng

lathe work or turner

镟削 xuàn xuē

turning or lathe cutting

Example Sentences

他在操作镟床。

tā zài cāo zuò xuàn chuáng

He is operating a lathe.

他是一名老镟工。

tā shì yī míng lǎo xuàn gōng

He is an experienced lathe operator.

金属正在被镟削。

jīn shǔ zhèng zài bèi xuàn xuē

The metal is being lathed.

Similar Characters

锲 qiè

锴 kǎi

锵 qiāng

Practice Writing 镟 (xuàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 镟

What does 镟 (xuàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 镟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 镟 and 锲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 镟?

What common words use 镟?

How to Write 镟 (xuàn)