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March 24, 2026
銾hòng(hong4)
The character 銾 (hòng) refers to mercury, a chemical element known for its liquid metal form at room temperature. It is commonly used in thermometers, barometers, and some electrical switches. Due to its toxicity, mercury should be handled with care and is increasingly being regulated in many countries.
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Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, mercury has historical uses, but its toxicity has led to a decline in its application. Awareness of mercury's dangers has grown, making it a significant topic in public health discussions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a shiny, silvery liquid that flows like water but is a metal. The character 銾 visually resembles a combination of metal (the radical 金) and the action of flowing (the inner structure), helping you remember that it refers to the unique element mercury.
Meanings of 銾
hòng(hong4)
1mercury (element)
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銾Simplified
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a shiny, silvery liquid that flows like water but is a metal. The character 銾 visually resembles a combination of metal (the radical 金) and the action of flowing (the inner structure), helping you remember that it refers to the unique element mercury.
Usage Notes
When discussing mercury in scientific contexts, ensure you use the term 銾 correctly to avoid confusion with other metals. It is generally used in formal contexts, especially in chemistry. Be cautious of tone when pronouncing hòng, as it can be easily mispronounced as another term.
HSK Study Tips
Although 銾 is not included in HSK vocabulary, understanding it can help students connect with other scientific terms that involve metals or elements, enhancing their technical language skills. Focus on the radicals and components to recognize similar characters.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, mercury has historical uses, but its toxicity has led to a decline in its application. Awareness of mercury's dangers has grown, making it a significant topic in public health discussions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 銾 with similar characters, such as 銅 (tóng), which means copper. A common mistake is using 銾 when referring to metals in general, which should be avoided as it specifically denotes mercury.
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Cultural Notes for 銾
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In traditional Chinese medicine, mercury has historical uses, but its toxicity has led to a decline in its application. Awareness of mercury's dangers has grown, making it a significant topic in public health discussions.
Word Family of 銾
Words Containing This Character4
汞gǒngmercury (chemistry)
甘汞calomel or mercurous chloride (Hg2Cl2)
毫米汞柱millimeter of mercury
升汞mercuric chloride (HgCl)
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Frequently Asked Questions about 銾
Mercury is highly toxic and can cause severe health issues if inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through the skin. It's important to handle it with care.
No, 銾 is primarily used in scientific and technical contexts, so you won't encounter it in everyday conversation.
You can think of 'hong' as similar to the English word 'long,' but with a rising tone to distinguish it.
