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炼
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Stroke order — 9 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 炼
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 锻炼 | duàn liàn | to toughen; to temper |
| 提炼 | tí liàn | to extract (ore, minerals etc); to refine |
| 炼 | liàn | to refine; to smelt |
FAQ
How many strokes does 炼 have?
炼 has 9 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 炼?
The pinyin for 炼 is liàn. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄌㄧㄢˋ.
What does 炼 mean in Chinese?
炼 means: to refine; to smelt. It appears in common words such as 锻炼、提炼、炼.
What is the traditional form of 炼?
The traditional form of 炼 is 煉.