钻 Stroke Order — How to Write 钻
钻 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.
钻 Radical and Character Components
钻 is a phono-semantic compound: 钅 (metal) carries the meaning, while 占 indicates the sound.
Radical: 钅 + 5 more strokes
钻 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zuān
- zuàn
Meanings of 钻 in Chinese
1
zuān钻
To drill or bore a hole; to make a hole by turning a pointed tool in an object, such as drilling a hole, making fire by rubbing sticks, or geological drilling.
他正尝试用小刀在木头上钻一个孔。
He is trying to bore a hole in the wood with a small knife.
To bore into; to burrow; to get into or slip through (often implying effort or cunning to enter)
小偷钻窗而入，偷走了贵重物品。
The thief slipped in through the window and stole valuables.
2
zuàn钻
A tool used for drilling holes, such as a drill or drill bit.
他用电钻在墙上打了一个洞。
He used an electric drill to make a hole in the wall.
Common Words and Phrases with 钻
1
The process of routing a plate (e.g., a printing plate) to remove excess material by cutting, drilling, or gouging.
为了制作出精美的版画，工匠们需要细致地钻版。
To create exquisite prints, artisans need to meticulously engrave the plates.
2
A machine used for drilling holes in materials, often metal.
这位机械师熟练地操作着钻床，为零件精确地打孔。
The mechanic skillfully operated the drill press, accurately drilling holes for the parts.
3
To drill a hole.
他正在墙上钻洞，准备安装一个新的挂钩。
He is drilling a hole in the wall, preparing to install a new hook.
4
Powder and chips generated from drilling.
在隧道施工中，大量的钻粉必须及时清理，以保障工作环境的清晰度和人员健康
During tunnel construction, a large amount of drilling dust must be cleared promptly to ensure clear visibility and the health of the workers.
5
A drill pipe or rod that connects the drill bit in drilling tools and transmits power.
工人们正在更换钻井平台上的旧钻杆，以确保钻井作业的顺利进行。
Workers are replacing the old drill pipes on the drilling rig to ensure the smooth progress of drilling operations.
6
To bury oneself in old or outdated books and documents.
他喜欢在图书馆里钻故纸堆，研究那些几乎被人遗忘的古老方言。
He enjoys poring over old books in the library, researching ancient dialects that are almost forgotten.
7
A drill collar is a ring-shaped tool that holds a drill bit and positions it radially against a bearing.
在精密加工中，使用钻环可以确保钻头在轴承孔加工时的精确对中。
In precision machining, using a drill collar can ensure the accurate centering of the drill bit when processing bearing holes.
8
A drilling machine or rig used for drilling wells or for exploration.
新的钻机被运到工地，准备进行地质勘探。
The new drilling rig was transported to the construction site, ready for geological exploration.
9
A frame bolted onto large or heavy workpieces to hold a portable drilling machine.
为了在大型钢板上精确钻孔，工人们首先将钻架牢固地固定在工件上。
To precisely drill holes in a large steel plate, the workers first securely fastened the drill frame onto the workpiece.
10
A ring set with a diamond or diamonds.
他在周年纪念日送了妻子一枚闪耀的钻戒。
He gave his wife a sparkling diamond ring on their anniversary.
11
The process of drilling a well to extract resources such as oil, brine, or natural gas.
这项钻井工程旨在勘探新的地下水资源。
This well drilling project aims to explore new underground water resources.
12
Drilling tools or drilling rig, referring to equipment, instruments, and machinery used for making holes, extracting oil, or other drilling purposes.
工程师们正在检查钻具，以确保其在作业前处于最佳状态。
The engineers are inspecting the drilling tools to ensure they are in optimal condition before operation.
13
to avail oneself of loopholes
他总是想方设法钻空子，逃避责任
He always tries to find loopholes to shirk responsibility.
14
The act of making a hole in something, typically with a drill or similar tool.
为了安装新的置物架，他需要使用电钻在墙上钻孔。
To install the new shelving unit, he needed to use an electric drill to make holes in the wall.
15
to scheme for personal gain or ulterior motives
他在背后钻谋，试图通过不正当手段获得晋升。
He secretly schemed, attempting to gain a promotion through improper means.
More words with 钻
- huō锪zuàn钻Counterbore, Spot face
- diāo刁zuān钻cunning, sly
- qū曲bǐng柄zuàn钻Brace and bit, Crank drill
- zuàn钻shí石diamond, rhombus
- zuān钻yán研Delve into, Study intensively
- zuān钻rù入bore into, drill into
- zuàn钻tóu头drill bit
- zuān钻yíng营curry favor, scheme
- diàn电zuàn钻electric drill, power drill
- tiě铁zuàn钻anvil
- zuān钻jìn进burrow into, squeeze into
- zuān钻tàn探duì队drilling team, drilling crew
- qián潜xīn心zuān钻yán研immerse oneself in study/research, devote oneself to intensive study
- zuān钻dào到get into, drill into
- zuàn钻hǎo好drilled well, drilling completed
- zuàn钻jǐng井gōng工chéng程Drilling Engineering, Drilling Project
- zuàn钻jǐng井gōng工rén人driller, rig worker
- zuàn钻jǐng井píng平tái台drilling rig, oil rig
- zuàn钻jǐng井zuò作yè业Drilling operation, Drilling work
- zuān钻kǒng孔qǔ取yàng样Drill sampling, Borehole sampling
Idioms with 钻
- zuān钻bīng冰qiú求huǒ火make a futile effort
- zuān钻huǒ火dé得bīng冰attempt the impossible
- zuān钻mù木qǔ取huǒ火make fire by drilling wood
- zuān钻niú牛jiǎo角jiān尖overthink an insignificant problem
- zuān钻suì燧qǔ取huǒ火make fire by drilling wood or flint
- zuān钻tiān天dǎ打dòng洞use every means to achieve personal goals
- zuān钻tóu头mì觅fèng缝seek every possible opening
- bēn奔zǒu走zuān钻yíng营Hustle and scheme for personal gain
- diāo刁zuān钻gǔ古guài怪cunning, peculiar, and eccentric
- diāo刁zuān钻kè刻bó薄cunning, malicious, and harsh
- jiàn见fèng缝jiù就zuān钻seize every opportunity
- kè刻kǔ苦zuān钻yán研study diligently and assiduously
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Open the tool →Questions about 钻
What does 钻 mean in Chinese?
钻 (zuān) means “To drill or bore a hole” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 钻?
钻 has 2 pronunciations: zuān, zuàn.
How many strokes does 钻 have?
钻 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 钻?
钻 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 钅. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 钻?
The radical of 钻 is 钅, and 钻 is a phono-semantic compound.