Meanings of 氘
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 氘
Podcast: 氘
Podcast: 氘
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 氘
氘 is a scientific term, so it is generally used in formal contexts like research papers or lectures. Learners should remember that it is not commonly used in everyday conversation. A common mistake is confusing it with other isotopes of hydrogen, like氚 (chūn, tritium).
氘 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, but it connects to scientific terms at higher levels. Students should focus on understanding the concept of isotopes and how they relate to hydrogen and other elements, as well as the context in which these terms are used.
Learners might confuse 氘 with氚 (chūn, tritium), which is another isotope of hydrogen but has two neutrons. Remember that氘 has one neutron and is heavier than regular hydrogen but lighter than tritium.
Pronunciation of 氘
Drill the tone of 氘 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 氘
gas
Jason Etymology Detective
Case file: 氘
- 1The meaning half气 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half刂 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaygas
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 氘? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 氘?
Decomposition of 氘
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 氘?
How to say deuterium in Chinese
“deuterium” in Chinese is氘
氘 (dāo) refers to deuterium, a stable isotope of hydrogen that contains one neutron in addition to the usual single proton. It is often used in nuclear fusion research and has applications in various scientific fields, including chemistry and physics. This term is primarily used in technical and academic contexts.
When to use 氘
氘 is a scientific term, so it is generally used in formal contexts like research papers or lectures. Learners should remember that it is not commonly used in everyday conversation. A common mistake is confusing it with other isotopes of hydrogen, like氚 (chūn, tritium).
What learners get wrong
Learners might confuse 氘 with氚 (chūn, tritium), which is another isotope of hydrogen but has two neutrons. Remember that氘 has one neutron and is heavier than regular hydrogen but lighter than tritium.
Write 氘
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 氘 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Word Family of 氘
Compound Meaning
What does 氘 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 氘
Deuterium is important for nuclear fusion and is used in various scientific applications, including tracing studies in chemistry.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 氘?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.