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釩 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
釩fánvanadiumx, 11 strokes, radical 釒
fán(fan2) T2
  1. 1vanadium
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March 24, 2026

釩fán(fan2)

The character 釩 (fán) refers specifically to the chemical element vanadium, which is used in various alloys and industrial applications. It is often encountered in scientific and technical contexts, particularly in chemistry and materials science.

Strokes11Radical釒
Cultural Note

Vanadium is significant in modern metallurgy and is crucial for producing strong steel, which plays a vital role in China's industrial growth. This connection highlights China's advancements in technology and manufacturing.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'fan' made of vanadium, spinning and shining in a lab filled with scientific equipment. The radical 釩 resembles a metal tool, connecting to its meaning related to an element used in industry.

Meanings of 釩

fán(fan2)
1vanadium
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About 釩

釩Simplified
11Strokes
釒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 釩

Usage Notes

While 釩 is primarily used in technical contexts, it can be mistakenly confused with similar-sounding terms. It is important to use the correct pronunciation and context, especially in scientific discussions. Avoid informal settings when using this term.

HSK Study Tips

As 釩 is not commonly included in HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on related scientific terms and their contexts. Understanding this word can enhance comprehension of chemistry discussions and texts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 釩 with other chemical elements due to similar pronunciations. For example, they might say '釩' (fán) when they mean '锰' (měng, manganese). Always double-check the context and pronunciation.

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Pronunciation of 釩

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Etymology of 釩

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

metal

Semantic (meaning)釒
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Phonetic (sound)凡
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Case file: 釩

  1. 1The meaning half釒 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half凡 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymetal
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 釩?

Decomposition of 釩

IDS Structure⿰釒凡
釩Full Character
=
釒jin1
left
凡fan2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 釩?

How to say vanadium in Chinese

“vanadium” in Chinese is釩fán

The character 釩 (fán) refers specifically to the chemical element vanadium, which is used in various alloys and industrial applications. It is often encountered in scientific and technical contexts, particularly in chemistry and materials science.

When to use 釩

While 釩 is primarily used in technical contexts, it can be mistakenly confused with similar-sounding terms. It is important to use the correct pronunciation and context, especially in scientific discussions. Avoid informal settings when using this term.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 釩 with other chemical elements due to similar pronunciations. For example, they might say '釩' (fán) when they mean '锰' (měng, manganese). Always double-check the context and pronunciation.

Write 釩

釩

Practice writing 釩 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 釩

Words Containing This Character1
钒fánvanadium (chemistry)釩
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Compound Meaning

What does 钒 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 釩

Vanadium is primarily used in making steel and other alloys, improving strength and resistance.

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