镀 meaning and stroke order
To plate, to gild, to coat
How to write 镀, stroke by stroke
14 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 镀
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to plate (with gold, silver etc)
- (prefix) -plated
How 镀 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Gold.
钅 gives the meaning and 度 hints at the sound.
Radical: 钅 (gold), shared by 223 characters on this site.
How to remember 镀
镀 is metal 钅 plus 度 (dù), which gives the sound. Picture coating something in a thin layer of gold or silver metal, and the 度 reminds you it is read dù.
镀 appears mostly in compounds like 镀金 (dùjīn, gold-plated) and 电镀 (diàndù, electroplating). It can also act as a prefix meaning -plated. Example: 这块手表是镀金的。(Zhè kuài shǒubiǎo shì dùjīn de.) This watch is gold-plated.
Common mistake: Learners sometimes write 渡 (dù, to cross water) or plain 度 (dù, degree) because all three share the same sound. Only 镀 has the metal radical 钅, so use it when the meaning involves a metal coating.
镀 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Questions about 镀
How many strokes are in 镀?
镀 is written with 14 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 镀 mean?
镀 (dù) means to plate, to gild, to coat.
How do you pronounce 镀?
镀 is pronounced dù, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 镀?
The radical of 镀 is 钅, which carries the idea of "gold". Dictionaries list 镀 under this radical.
What is the traditional form of 镀?
The traditional form of 镀 is 鍍. Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; 镀 is the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore.
What does 镀金 mean when talking about people?
Besides gold-plating, 镀金 is used figuratively for gaining a shiny credential, such as studying abroad briefly to look more impressive. It often suggests the qualification is more for show than substance.
Is 镀 the same as 涂 (tú)?
No. 涂 means to smear or paint something on, like paint or cream. 镀 specifically means coating with a thin layer of metal, usually by a chemical or electrical process.