COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 铁 is built
Traditional etymology note: 钅 (metal) suggests the meaning, while 失 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 铁 (tiě) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
iron (metal)
tiěTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tiě
铁
iron (metal)
Common words
dì tiě
地铁
underground railway; subway; subway train
gāo tiě
高铁
high speed rail
tiě lù
铁路
railroad; railway
cí tiě
磁铁
magnet
gāng tiě
钢铁
steel
zhǎn dīng jié tiě
斩钉截铁
lit. to chop the nail and slice the iron (idiom); fig. resolute and decisive; unhesitating; categorical
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 铁
Say “tiě” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 铁
Common words and phrases
dì tiě
underground railway; subway; subway train
gāo tiě
high speed rail
tiě lù
railroad; railway
cí tiě
magnet
gāng tiě
steel
zhǎn dīng jié tiě
lit. to chop the nail and slice the iron (idiom); fig. resolute and decisive; unhesitating; categorical
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“铁”。
Zhège zì shì “tiě”.
This character is “铁”.
我正在学习“铁”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tiě” zì.
I am learning the character “铁”.
请写一遍“铁”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tiě”.
Please write “铁” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 铁?
铁 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 铁 (tiě) mean?
铁 (tiě) means iron (metal).
What is the radical of 铁?
The radical of 铁 is 钅, associated with Not yet classified.