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鉀 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鉀jiǎpotassiumx, 13 strokes, radical 釒
jiǎ(jia3) T3
  1. 1potassium
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March 24, 2026

鉀jiǎ(jia3)

鉀 (jiǎ) refers to the chemical element potassium, which is a soft, silvery-white metallic element. In chemistry, it is essential for various biological functions and is commonly found in fertilizers, making it significant in agriculture and nutrition contexts.

Strokes13Radical釒
Cultural Note

Potassium is crucial in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is recognized for its role in maintaining balance in the body. It's often associated with foods that are considered beneficial for health, such as bananas and sweet potatoes.

Memory Tip

Think of 鉀 (jiǎ) as a 'giant' metal ('鉀' has the metal radical '金') that helps plants grow strong and healthy. Imagine a giant hand (the character's shape) lifting a potassium-rich fertilizer bag to nourish plants in a garden.

Meanings of 鉀

jiǎ(jia3)
1potassium
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About 鉀

鉀Simplified
13Strokes
釒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 鉀

Usage Notes

In scientific contexts, 鉀 is used predominantly in chemistry and biology. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding elements like '钠' (sodium) and note that it is often used in conjunction with terms related to nutrition and agriculture.

HSK Study Tips

While 鉀 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it can be related to HSK 3 and above when discussing food, health, or chemistry. Focus on the context in which you might encounter this term, such as in discussions about nutrition or chemistry classes.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 鉀 (jiǎ) with other similar elements like 钠 (sodium). Always remember that 鉀 specifically refers to potassium and is related to agriculture and nutrition.

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Etymology of 鉀

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

Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 甲 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鉀.

Memory Hint

metal

Semantic (meaning)釒
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Phonetic (sound)甲
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Case file: 鉀

Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 甲 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鉀.

  1. 1The meaning half釒 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half甲 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 鉀?

Decomposition of 鉀

IDS Structure⿰釒甲
鉀Full Character
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釒jin1
left
甲jia3
right
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Which of these is a component of 鉀?

How to say potassium in Chinese

“potassium” in Chinese is鉀jiǎ

鉀 (jiǎ) refers to the chemical element potassium, which is a soft, silvery-white metallic element. In chemistry, it is essential for various biological functions and is commonly found in fertilizers, making it significant in agriculture and nutrition contexts.

When to use 鉀

In scientific contexts, 鉀 is used predominantly in chemistry and biology. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding elements like '钠' (sodium) and note that it is often used in conjunction with terms related to nutrition and agriculture.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 鉀 (jiǎ) with other similar elements like 钠 (sodium). Always remember that 鉀 specifically refers to potassium and is related to agriculture and nutrition.

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鉀

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Word Family of 鉀

Words Containing This Character10
钾jiǎpotassium (chemistry)鉀
氯化钾potassium chloride氯化鉀
碘化钾potassium iodide碘化鉀
高锰酸钾potassium permanganate高錳酸鉀
氰化钾potassium cyanide KCN氰化鉀
硝酸钾potassium nitrate硝酸鉀
钾盐potassium chloride KCl鉀鹽
氢氧化钾potassium hydroxide氫氧化鉀
碳酸钾potassium carbonate碳酸鉀
苛性钾caustic potash苛性鉀
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鉀

鉀 means potassium, a vital chemical element for both plants and human health.

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