镰 Stroke Order — How to Write 镰
镰 is written in 18 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 钅, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
镰 Radical and Character Components
镰 is a phono-semantic compound: 钅 (metal) carries the meaning, while 廉 indicates the sound.
Radical: 钅 + 13 more strokes
镰 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- lián
Meanings of 镰 in Chinese
lián镰
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Open the tool →Questions about 镰
What does 镰 mean in Chinese?
镰 (lián) means “A farming tool for harvesting crops and cutting grass, such as a sickle or scythe” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 镰?
镰 is pronounced lián in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 镰 have?
镰 has 18 strokes.
How do you write 镰?
镰 is written in 18 strokes, starting from the radical 钅. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 镰?
The radical of 镰 is 钅, and 镰 is a phono-semantic compound.