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硫 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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硫 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
硫 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
硫 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
硫 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
硫 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
硫 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

硫 Stroke Order — How to Write 硫

Stroke Order

硫 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 石, 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.

硫 Radical and Character Components

Components:石㐬

硫 is a phono-semantic compound: 石 (mineral) carries the meaning, while 㐬 indicates the sound.

Radical: 石 + 7 more strokes

硫 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • liú

Meanings of 硫 in Chinese

1

liú硫

Sulfur; a non-metallic element, also known as 'brimstone', used in products like gunpowder, matches, pesticides, and for treating skin conditions.
这种农药含有硫，可以有效防治作物病虫害。
This pesticide contains sulfur, which can effectively control crop diseases and insect pests.

Common Words and Phrases with 硫

1
liú硫huà化
A chemical process that treats raw rubber with sulfur, often under heat, to improve its elasticity, strength, and durability.
橡胶在硫化后会变得更加坚韧耐用。
Rubber becomes tougher and more durable after vulcanization.
2
liú硫huà化wù物
A sulfide is a chemical compound containing sulfur, typically with a more electropositive element, or as a salt of hydrogen sulfide.
许多金属矿石中都含有硫化物。
Many metal ores contain sulfides.
3
liú硫huáng磺
Sulphur, a common term for sulfur.
这种温泉水富含硫磺，对皮肤有益
This hot spring water is rich in sulfur, which is beneficial for the skin.
4
liú硫suān酸
Sulfuric acid is a heavy, corrosive, high-boiling oily liquid, a strong mineral acid (H2SO4) widely used in industry.
皮肤接触到硫酸后会引起严重的灼伤。
Skin contact with sulfuric acid can cause severe burns.

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Questions about 硫

What does 硫 mean in Chinese?

硫 (liú) means “Sulfur” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 硫?

硫 is pronounced liú in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 硫 have?

硫 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 硫?

硫 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 石. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 硫?

The radical of 硫 is 石, and 硫 is a phono-semantic compound.