钢 Stroke Order — How to Write 钢
钢 is written in 9 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.
钢 Radical and Character Components
钢 is a phono-semantic compound: 钅 (metal) carries the meaning, while 冈 indicates the sound.
Radical: 钅 + 4 more strokes
钢 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- gāng
- gàng
Meanings of 钢 in Chinese
1
gāng钢
Steel; a hard, strong, and malleable alloy of iron, important for industrial use. Also refers to items made of steel, or used metaphorically for strength.
他用一支老式钢笔在信纸上写字
He wrote on the letter paper with an old fountain pen.
2
gàng钢
To sharpen or hone a tool, typically a knife, by rubbing it against a sharpening surface like a cloth, leather, stone, or the edge of a container.
这把菜刀有点钝了，我得拿去钢一钢
This kitchen knife is a bit dull; I need to hone it.
To re-temper, re-forge, or sharpen a blade (like a knife or a chopper) to restore its sharpness and effectiveness.
这把菜刀用久了，刀口有点钝，该好好钢一钢了。
This kitchen knife has been used for a long time, and its edge is a bit dull; it's time to give it a good sharpening.
Common Words and Phrases with 钢
1
steel plate or steel sheet
这座桥梁的主体结构由厚重的钢板焊接而成，确保了其坚固耐用。
The main structure of this bridge is welded from thick steel plates, ensuring its sturdiness and durability.
2
A steel ladle, a container lined with refractory bricks, used for holding and pouring molten steel during casting.
工人们小心翼翼地操作着巨大的钢包，将炽热的钢水倾倒入铸模中
Workers carefully operate the huge steel ladle, pouring the glowing molten steel into the molds.
3
A colloquial term for a metal coin, often of small denomination.
我翻遍了钱包，也只找到几个钢鏰儿
I searched through my wallet and only found a few small coins.
4
A writing instrument with a metal nib that stores and dispenses ink, commonly known as a fountain pen.
他收到了一支新钢笔作为生日礼物。
He received a new fountain pen as a birthday gift.
5
steel mace
武师手中挥舞着一根钢鞭，使得虎虎生风
The martial arts master wielded a steel whip in his hand, making it whistle through the air with power.
6
Steel products, such as steel plates, steel bars, and steel wires, manufactured from rolled steel ingots or billets.
这座桥梁的主体结构由高质量的钢材建成，坚固耐用。
The main structure of this bridge is built from high-quality steel materials, making it sturdy and durable.
7
A steel rule, especially a specialized tape measure used for determining the circumference or diameter of train wheels.
技师用钢尺仔细测量了新铸件的长度，确保其符合设计要求。
The technician carefully measured the length of the new casting with a steel rule, ensuring it met design requirements.
8
A steel knife or sword.
他用一块磨刀石仔细地磨砺着那把祖传的钢刀。
He carefully sharpened the inherited steel saber with a whetstone.
9
A razor strop, typically made of leather with a canvas backing, used for sharpening razors.
理发师熟练地用钢刀布磨砺着剃刀，为顾客提供干净利落的修剪。
The barber skillfully honed the razor with the strop, providing customers with a clean and neat trim.
10
A block of steel formed by casting molten steel into a mold, used as raw material for further processing.
工厂将熔化的钢水浇铸成巨大的钢锭，以便后续加工。
The factory casts molten steel into huge ingots for subsequent processing.
11
reinforced concrete
这座现代化的摩天大楼采用了先进的钢骨水泥结构，能够抵御强风和轻微地震。
This modern skyscraper utilizes advanced reinforced concrete structures, capable of withstanding strong winds and minor earthquakes.
12
A tubular piece of steel, also known as a steel tube or steel pipe.
工人们正在安装新的钢管，以便输送自来水。
The workers are installing new steel pipes to transport tap water.
13
14
Sparks or spray of molten steel.
在铸造车间里，炽热的钢水倾泻而出，溅起的钢花如同流星般四散。
In the foundry workshop, the searing molten steel poured out, and the splashing steel sparks scattered like meteors.
15
Tempered glass, also known as toughened glass, is a type of safety glass processed by controlled thermal or chemical treatments to increase its strength compared with normal glass. It offers enhanced impact resistance and thermal stability.
现代智能手机通常采用钢化玻璃屏幕，以提供更好 的抗刮擦和抗跌落保护。
Modern smartphones typically use tempered glass screens to provide better scratch and drop protection.
16
steel structure
这座现代化的体育馆采用了先进的钢结构，使其看起来既轻盈又坚固。
This modern stadium adopted an advanced steel structure, making it appear both light and robust.
More words with 钢
- liàn炼gāng钢the process of making steel
- biǎn扁gāng钢Flat steel
- cáo槽gāng钢channel steel
- dài带gāng钢Strip steel
- fán钒gāng钢Vanadium steel
- fāng方gāng钢Square steel, Square bar
- měng锰gāng钢Manganese steel
- xíng型gāng钢Section steel, Shaped steel
- zhá轧gāng钢steel rolling, rolling
- yuán圆gāng钢Round steel, Round bar
- zhù铸gāng钢Cast Steel, Steel casting
- tàn碳sù素gāng钢Carbon steel
- zhá轧gāng钢chǎng厂Rolling mill, Steel rolling mill
- zhá轧gāng钢jī机Rolling mill
- zǒu走gāng钢sī丝Tightrope walking, Walk a tightrope
- bō玻li璃gāng钢Fiberglass, FRP
- niè镍gāng钢Nickel steel
- gāng钢qín琴piano
- gāng钢jīn筋rebar, reinforcing bar
- gāng钢shuǐ水molten steel, liquid steel
Idioms with 钢
- gāng钢jīn筋tiě铁gǔ骨robust and resilient
- bǎi百liàn炼chéng成gāng钢tempered into steel
- bǎi百liàn炼zhī之gāng钢thoroughly tempered and resilient person
- gāng钢dǎ打tiě铁zhù铸extremely sturdy and resolute
- gāng钢jiāo浇tiě铁zhù铸unwavering and resolute
- hèn恨tiě铁bù不chéng成gāng钢disappointed with one's lack of progress
- tiě铁zuǐ嘴gāng钢yá牙eloquent and articulate debater
- zhǎn斩gāng钢jié截tiě铁resolute and decisive
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Open the tool →Questions about 钢
What does 钢 mean in Chinese?
钢 (gāng) means “Steel” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 钢?
钢 has 2 pronunciations: gāng, gàng.
How many strokes does 钢 have?
钢 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 钢?
钢 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 钅. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 钢?
The radical of 钢 is 钅, and 钢 is a phono-semantic compound.