镉 Stroke Order — How to Write 镉
镉 is written in 15 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.
镉 Radical and Character Components
镉 is a phono-semantic compound: 钅 (metal) carries the meaning, while 鬲 indicates the sound.
Radical: 钅 + 10 more strokes
镉 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- gé
- lì
Meanings of 镉 in Chinese
gé镉
lì镉
Words with 镉
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Open the tool →Questions about 镉
What does 镉 mean in Chinese?
镉 (gé) means “Cadmium is a metallic element used in alloys, glazes, pigments, and as a neutron absorber in nuclear reactors” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 镉?
镉 has 2 pronunciations: gé, lì.
How many strokes does 镉 have?
镉 has 15 strokes.
How do you write 镉?
镉 is written in 15 strokes, starting from the radical 钅. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 镉?
The radical of 镉 is 钅, and 镉 is a phono-semantic compound.