铅 Stroke Order — How to Write 铅
铅 is written in 10 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.
铅 Radical and Character Components
铅 is a phono-semantic compound: 钅 (metal) carries the meaning, while 几 indicates the sound.
Radical: 钅 + 5 more strokes
铅 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- qiān
- yán
Meanings of 铅 in Chinese
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qiān铅
Lead (Pb), a metallic element used for applications such as resistance to sulfuric acid corrosion, gamma ray shielding, and in storage batteries. Its alloys are used for movable type, bearings, and cable sheathing.
他每天练习掷铅球。
He practices throwing the shot put every day.
Refers to a writing tool made of graphite, such as a pencil.
小明用铅笔在纸上画了一幅画.
Xiao Ming drew a picture on the paper with a pencil.
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yán铅
Qianshan: A place name in Jiangxi Province, China.
我计划去江西的铅山旅行。
I plan to travel to Qianshan in Jiangxi.
Historically refers to writing materials or the act of studying and writing, primarily found in classical compounds like "铅椠" (yán qiàn), meaning a writing tablet and stylus, or the tools for study.
昔日学子，勤于铅椠，以求学问。
In former times, students diligently engaged in writing and studying to seek knowledge.
Common Words and Phrases with 铅
1
A lead plate or sheet, especially a stereotype plate used in printing.
医护人员在进行X光检查时，会使用铅板来保护身体免受辐射。
Medical staff use lead plates to protect their bodies from radiation during X-ray examinations.
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A stereotype, a metal printing plate cast from a mold.
这本经典著作的初版，就是用铅版印刷的，至今仍保留着清晰的印记。
The first edition of this classic work was printed using stereotype plates, and the clear impressions are still preserved today.
3
A writing instrument with a solid pigment core (usually graphite) enclosed in a wooden casing, often with an eraser at one end.
我用铅笔在纸上画了一棵树。
I used a pencil to draw a tree on the paper.
4
Lead glass is a type of glass with a high lead oxide content, known for its high refractive index and dispersion.
这种特殊的铅玻璃用于制作高品质的光学透镜，因为它具有优异的折射率。
This special lead glass is used to make high-quality optical lenses because of its excellent refractive index.
5
A plumb line; a vertical line or perpendicular line, often used to determine verticality.
建筑工人使用铅垂线来确保墙壁是垂直的。
Construction workers use a plumb line to ensure the walls are vertical.
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A thick lead container used for shielding and storing or transporting radioactive materials.
研究人员将放射性样本小心地放入铅罐中，以确保运输过程中的安全。
Research personnel carefully placed the radioactive sample into the lead cask to ensure safety during transportation.
8
Lead welding; a method of welding using molten lead.
熟练的工匠使用铅焊技术修复古董金属制品，确保连接坚固而持久
Skilled artisans use lead soldering techniques to repair antique metal objects, ensuring strong and durable connections.
9
Lead powder used as a cosmetic.
她厌倦了镁光灯下的生活，决定洗尽铅华，回归平静的田园生活。
She grew tired of life under the spotlight, and decided to wash away her cosmetic adornments, returning to a peaceful pastoral life.
10
Shot put, a track and field event in which a heavy metal ball is thrown.
他擅长铅球，经常在学校运动会上取得好成绩。
He is good at shot put and often achieves good results in school sports events.
11
Lead wire or galvanized iron wire.
工人用铅丝将围墙上的破损处扎牢
The workers used galvanized wire to secure the damaged parts of the wall.
12
Lead strips, often used in typography for spacing lines, or as the refill for a mechanical pencil.
排版工人熟练地在活字行间加入铅条，以调整段落的行距。
The typesetter skillfully inserted lead strips between the lines of type to adjust the line spacing of the paragraph.
13
Lead pellet; lead bullet
猎人将铅丸装入火枪中，准备捕捉林间的野兔。
The hunter loaded lead pellets into his blunderbuss, preparing to catch the wild hare in the forest.
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letterpress printing
过去，许多书籍和报纸都通过铅印技术制作，这种方式印刷出的文字具有独特的凹凸感。
In the past, many books and newspapers were produced through letterpress printing technology, a method that created text with a unique tactile impression.
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Lead poisoning is a chronic condition resulting from the absorption of lead into the body, characterized by symptoms such as anemia, severe abdominal pain, and muscle paralysis.
儿童长期接触含铅玩具，可能会增加患铅中毒的风险。
Long-term exposure to lead-containing toys can increase the risk of lead poisoning in children.
More words with 铅
- qiān铅bǐ笔hé盒pencil case, pencil box
- qiān铅bǐ笔jiān尖pencil tip, pencil point
- qiān铅bǎ靶lead target, lead butt
- qiān铅qiàn椠Pencil and tablet, Writing implements
- yán铅shān山Qiānshān, Qianshan
- hán含qiān铅leaded, lead-containing
- cǎi彩sè色qiān铅bǐ笔colored pencil, colour pencil
- xǐ洗jìn尽qiān铅huá华To shed one's former glamour, To return to simplicity
- qiān铅hàn焊jì技shu术lead soldering, lead welding
- qiān铅yìn印jì技shu术Letterpress printing, Letterpress
- qiān铅bǐ笔dào道ér儿Pencil trace, Pencil path
- róng熔huà化de的qiān铅molten lead, melted lead
Idioms with 铅
- huái怀qiān铅wò握qiàn椠always ready to write
- qiān铅dāo刀yī一gē割Even ordinary ability can be useful sometimes
- bào抱qiàn椠huái怀qiān铅diligently engaged in scholarly writing
- dān丹qiān铅jiǎ甲yǐ乙meticulously collate and annotate books
- huái怀qiān铅tí提qiàn椠always carry writing tools, ready to compose
- huái怀qiān铅wò握sù素always prepared to write
- mó磨qiān铅cè策jiǎn蹇make strenuous effort despite difficulties
- nú驽mǎ马qiān铅dāo刀a person of limited ability
- wò握qiān铅bào抱qiàn椠diligently engaged in writing and studying
- wò握qiàn椠huái怀qiān铅diligently engaged in scholarly writing
- wò握sù素huái怀qiān铅diligent and devoted to writing
- zuǒ左qiān铅yòu右qiàn椠engaged in continuous writing
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Open the tool →Questions about 铅
What does 铅 mean in Chinese?
铅 (qiān) means “Lead (Pb)” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 铅?
铅 has 2 pronunciations: qiān, yán.
How many strokes does 铅 have?
铅 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 铅?
铅 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 钅. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 铅?
The radical of 铅 is 钅, and 铅 is a phono-semantic compound.