锥 (zhuī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 锥 (zhuī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 锥 (zhuī) means "Awl / Cone". with 13 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 锥 stroke by stroke?

锥 has 13 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 锥 and 铐?

锥 (zhuī) and 铐 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 锥?

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 锥?

Common words containing 锥 include: 圆锥 (yuán zhuī) — cone; 锥子 (zhuī zi) — Awl; 改锥 (gǎi zhuī) — screwdriver.

How to Write 锥

The character 锥 (zhuī) is written with 13 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

锥 is pronounced zhuī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Awl / Cone.

Common Words with 锥

圆锥 yuán zhuī

cone

锥子 zhuī zi

Awl

改锥 gǎi zhuī

screwdriver

Example Sentences

这是一个圆锥体。

zhè shì yí gè yuán zhuī tǐ

This is a cone.

锥子很尖。

zhuī zi hěn jiān

The awl is very sharp.

我需要一把改锥。

wǒ xū yào yī bǎ gǎi zhuī

I need a screwdriver.

Similar Characters

铐 kào

铑 lǎo

铒 ěr

Practice Writing 锥 (zhuī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 锥

What does 锥 (zhuī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 锥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 锥 and 铐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 锥?

What common words use 锥?

How to Write 锥 (zhuī)