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镀 Stroke Order — How to Write 镀

Stroke Order

镀 is written in 14 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.

镀 Radical and Character Components

Components:钅度

镀 is a phono-semantic compound: 钅 (gold) carries the meaning, while 度 indicates the sound.

Radical: 钅 + 9 more strokes

镀 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • dù

Meanings of 镀 in Chinese

1

dù镀

To plate (an object, usually metal) with a thin layer of another metal using electrolysis or other chemical methods, e.g., gold-plated, silver-plated, electroplated.
这枚戒指是镀金的,看起来很漂亮
This ring is gold-plated and looks very beautiful.

Common Words and Phrases with 镀

1
dù镀céng层
A thin layer, typically of metal, applied to a surface for protection, decoration, or to imitate a valuable material.
这种材料的表面有一层特殊的镀层,使其更加耐磨损。
The surface of this material has a special coating that makes it more resistant to wear.
2
dù镀jīn金
To apply a thin layer of gold to a surface (e.g., by gilding or electroplating); figuratively, to go somewhere, especially abroad for study, primarily to enhance one's reputation or status rather than for genuine learning or experience.
这款手表的表壳是镀金的,看起来非常典雅。
The casing of this watch is gold-plated, making it look very elegant.
3
dù镀yín银
to silver-plate; silver-plating; to electroplate with silver
这枚定制的饰品表面经过镀银处理,呈现出优雅的光泽。
The surface of this custom-made ornament has been silver-plated, giving it an elegant luster.

More words with 镀

  • dù镀shàng上plate, coat

Idioms with 镀

  • zhēn真jīn金bù不dù镀True talent needs no embellishment

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Questions about 镀

What does 镀 mean in Chinese?

镀 (dù) means “To plate (an object” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 镀?

镀 is pronounced dù in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 镀 have?

镀 has 14 strokes.

How do you write 镀?

镀 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical 钅. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 镀?

The radical of 镀 is 钅, and 镀 is a phono-semantic compound.

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