How to write 鉛

鉛 (qiān) 1. A metallic element with the symbol Pb. It is gray-blue, soft, heavy, malleable, and easily oxidizes. Its main uses are in the manufacture of alloys, batteries, the outer sheath of cables, and equipment for shielding against gamma rays. In ancient times, lead was commonly referred to as "青金" (qingjin) or "錫" (xi). A metallic element, symbol Pb; gray-blue, soft, heavy, malleable; easily oxidizes; main uses: manufacture of alloys, batteries, cable sheaths, equipment for gamma-ray shielding; ancient name: 青金 or 錫. 2. Refers to lead powder. Refers to lead powder. 3. Lead powder used for marking texts or painting in ancient times. Lead powder for marking texts or painting in ancient times. 4. Pencil lead made from black lead (graphite) or clay mixed with pigments. See "鉛筆" (pencil). Pencil lead made from black lead (graphite) or clay mixed with pigments; see "鉛筆" (pencil). 5. Metaphorically refers to being dull-witted. Metaphorically refers to dull-wittedness. 6. In Taoism, refers to the Qi that moves within the human body. In Taoism, refers to the Qi that circulates within the human body. 【名】 1. The pronunciation of "一". Pronunciation of "一". 【动】 1. To follow. “越月逾时，则必反铅过故乡。” (Xunzi,礼论[On Rites]): "If the month is exceeded and the time is passed, then it must return and follow the original path." (Annotated by Yang Qiang of the Tang dynasty: "铅 (qiān) is the same as 沿 (yán), meaning to follow.") To follow; "If the month is exceeded and the time is passed, then it must return and follow the original path."