Metal Radical (钅)
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Explore 57 Chinese characters containing the Metal radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
This radical is a variant of 金. Characters with this radical usually relate to metal.
HSK Levels for Metal Radical (钅) Characters
11 of 57 characters appear in HSK vocabulary lists
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2 characters+11Additional Strokes
1 character+13Additional Strokes
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1 characterCommon Words with the Metal Radical (钅)
Metal Radical (钅) FAQ
Common questions about the Metal radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Metal radical (钅) in Chinese?
The Metal radical (钅) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 5 strokes and appears in 57 characters in our database, including 钱, 错, 钓, 铃, 银. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "metal."
How many Chinese characters use the 钅 radical?
There are 57 Chinese characters that use the Metal radical (钅) in our database. Of these, 11 characters are included in the HSK vocabulary lists, making them essential for Chinese learners.
How do I write the 钅 radical?
The Metal radical (钅) consists of 5 strokes. It is a simplified variant of the full character 金. To practice writing characters with this radical, click on any character in the list above to see its complete stroke order animation.
How does the 钅 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Metal radical (钅) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 钅 often relate to "metal", helping you guess meanings of unfamiliar characters, (3) Memory aid — recognizing the radical as a building block makes it easier to remember and distinguish similar-looking characters.