甾 (zāi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 甾 (zāi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 甾 (zāi) means "Steroid (chemical radical)". with 8 strokes and the radical 田.

Q: How do you write 甾 stroke by stroke?

甾 has 8 strokes. The radical is 田. 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 甾 and 男?

甾 (zāi) and 男 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 甾?

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

Q: What common words use 甾?

Common words containing 甾 include: 甾体 (zāi tǐ) — Steroid; 甾醇 (zāi chún) — Sterol; 甾族 (zāi zú) — Steroid group.

How to Write 甾

The character 甾 (zāi) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 田 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

甾 is pronounced zāi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Steroid (chemical radical).

Common Words with 甾

甾体 zāi tǐ

Steroid

甾醇 zāi chún

Sterol

甾族 zāi zú

Steroid group

Example Sentences

这是甾体药物。

zhè shì zāi tǐ yào wù

This is a steroid drug.

植物含有甾醇。

zhí wù hán yǒu zāi chún

Plants contain sterols.

甾族化合物很多。

zāi zú huà hé wù hěn duō

There are many steroid compounds.

Similar Characters

男 nán

甸 diān

甹 pīng

Practice Writing 甾 (zāi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 甾

What does 甾 (zāi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 甾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 甾 and 男?

What mistakes do learners make writing 甾?

What common words use 甾?

How to Write 甾 (zāi)