铜 Stroke Order — How to Write 铜

Stroke Order

铜 is written in 11 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.

铜 Radical and Character Components

Components:钅同

铜 is a phono-semantic compound: 钅 (metal) carries the meaning, while 同 indicates the sound.

Radical: 钅 + 6 more strokes

铜 Pronunciation and Pinyin

tóng

Meanings of 铜 in Chinese

tóng铜

Copper, a ductile metallic element with excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. Its alloys are crucial in electrical, mechanical, and defense industries. It can also refer to money or an impenetrable defense.

博物馆里陈列着许多精美的青铜器，展现了古代工匠的卓越技艺。

The museum displays many exquisite bronze artifacts, showcasing the superb craftsmanship of ancient artisans.

Common Words and Phrases with 铜

tóng铜bǎn板

A copper coin, often specifically referring to currency used during the late Qing Dynasty. It can also denote a copper plate used as a rhythmic instrument in performances.

老艺人手里拿着一副铜板，边说边打，节奏感十足。

The old artist held a pair of copper clappers, speaking and striking them, full of rhythm.

tóng铜bǎn版

A copper printing plate, primarily used for high-quality printing of photographic images and fine prints.

这本精美的画册采用了高品质的铜版印刷技术，使得每一页的图片都色彩饱满，细节纤毫毕现。

This exquisite album uses high-quality copperplate printing technology, making the pictures on every page rich in color and every detail clearly visible.

tóng铜bì币

A coin made of copper.

我找到了一枚古老的铜币。

I found an ancient copper coin.

tóng铜xiù臭

The stink of money; a derogatory term for a strong obsession with money and profit, often implying a mercenary or profit-before-everything mentality.

这部艺术作品商业上很成功，但过度追求市场价值，使其沾染了浓厚的铜臭味，令许多评论家感到遗憾。

Although this artwork achieved commercial success, its excessive pursuit of market value made it reek of crass materialism, disappointing many critics.

tóng铜chuí锤

Tongchui (铜锤) refers to a specific type of 'painted-face' (hualian) character in Chinese opera, primarily known for powerful singing. It is named after Xu Yanzhao, a character holding a bronze hammer in the opera 'Er Jin Gong'.

这位老艺术家是著名的铜锤花脸，他的唱腔尤其打动人心。

This esteemed artist is a renowned Tong Chui painted face, and his singing style is particularly moving.

tóng铜gǔ鼓

A bronze drum, a musical instrument made of bronze, historically used by some ethnic minorities in ancient southern China.

在博物馆里，游客们可以欣赏到各式各样的古代铜鼓，感受其独特的艺术魅力。

In the museum, visitors can appreciate various ancient bronze drums and feel their unique artistic charm.

tóng铜guǎn管yuè乐

Music performed by brass and percussion instruments.

我们将在公园里欣赏一场精彩的铜管乐表演

We will enjoy a wonderful brass band performance in the park.

tóng铜hàn焊

Braze: To join metals using a filler metal (like brass or other hard solders) that melts at a higher temperature than soft solder but below the melting point of the base metals.

维修工人使用铜焊技术将破裂的铜管成功修补好，恢复了设备的正常运转。

The repair worker successfully mended the cracked copper pipe using brazing technology, restoring the equipment to normal operation.

tóng铜hūn婚

The seventh wedding anniversary, traditionally known as the copper wedding.

今年是我们庆祝铜婚纪念日，七年的相守让我们的感情更加深厚。

This year we are celebrating our copper wedding anniversary; seven years together have made our feelings even deeper.

tóng铜huó活

Copper or brass fittings and accessories used on buildings or objects; also, the work of making or repairing such items (coppersmithing).

这座老宅的门窗上装饰着精美的铜活。

The doors and windows of this old house are decorated with exquisite copper fittings.

tóng铜jiàng匠

A coppersmith; a person who makes or repairs things out of copper or brass.

村里的老铜匠手艺精湛，打造的铜壶结实又美观。

The old coppersmith in the village has exquisite craftsmanship, and the copper kettles he makes are both sturdy and beautiful.

tóng铜jiàng匠niǎo鸟

Coppersmith barbet (Megalaima haemacephala), a bird found in India, Southeast Asia, and islands of the Southwest Pacific, known for its distinctive bell-like call.