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How do you say "lead" in Chinese?
铅
qiān
In Chinese, "lead" is 铅.
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Pronunciation
Say 'chyen'. This single syllable rises and stays high.
Writing and usage
This character has 10 strokes and includes the metal radical. It is easily confused with the character for money.
Example sentence
铅是有毒的。
Lead is toxic.
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How to remember 铅
The character 铅 contains the metal radical and has been used to denote lead since ancient Chinese texts.
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Questions about 铅
How do you say "lead" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "lead" is 铅. It is a noun.
How is 铅 written in Chinese?
This character has 10 strokes and includes the metal radical. It is easily confused with the character for money.
How is 铅 used in a sentence?
Use 铅 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 铅是有毒的。 (Lead is toxic.).
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