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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鋁lǚaluminumzg, 14 strokes, radical 釒
lǚ(lv3)lv T3
  1. 1aluminum
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March 24, 2026

鋁lǚ(lv3)

The character 鋁 (lǚ) refers to aluminum, a lightweight metal widely used in construction, packaging, and transportation. In everyday contexts, it is commonly found in discussions about materials, recycling, and eco-friendly practices due to its recyclability and low density.

Strokes14Radical釒
Cultural note

Aluminum is significant in China’s rapid industrialization and urbanization, often symbolizing modernity and progress. The country's focus on recycling aluminum reflects its environmental initiatives.

Memory tip

Imagine a light, shiny aluminum can floating in the air. The character 鋁 has the radical for metal (金) at the bottom, hinting at its metallic nature, while the top part sounds like 'lǚ', which you can remember as a light 'lure' that pulls you into the world of metals.

Meanings of 鋁

lǚ(lv3)
1aluminum
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About 鋁

鋁Simplified
14Strokes
釒Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 鋁 with similar-sounding characters. It’s used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in materials science and everyday conversations about products. Be careful with the tone, as mispronouncing lǚ could lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鋁 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects with other metal-related terms like 铁 (tiě, iron) and 铜 (tóng, copper). When studying, focus on the character's radicals and pronunciation, and practice writing it to build familiarity.

Common Mistakes

A frequent mistake is mispronouncing 鋁 as lǜ, which can confuse it with other characters. Always remember the correct tone as lǚ to convey the meaning of aluminum accurately.

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Etymology of 鋁

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)吕
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Origin

鋁 = 釒 + 吕. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鋁

IDS Structure⿰釒吕
鋁Full character
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釒jin1
left
吕lü3
right
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Parts

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How to say aluminum in Chinese

“aluminum” in Chinese is鋁lǚ

The character 鋁 (lǚ) refers to aluminum, a lightweight metal widely used in construction, packaging, and transportation. In everyday contexts, it is commonly found in discussions about materials, recycling, and eco-friendly practices due to its recyclability and low density.

When to use 鋁

Learners often confuse 鋁 with similar-sounding characters. It’s used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in materials science and everyday conversations about products. Be careful with the tone, as mispronouncing lǚ could lead to confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

A frequent mistake is mispronouncing 鋁 as lǜ, which can confuse it with other characters. Always remember the correct tone as lǚ to convey the meaning of aluminum accurately.

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Word Family of 鋁

Words containing this character6
铝lǚaluminum (chemistry)鋁
铝合金aluminum alloy鋁合金
氧化铝aluminum oxide氧化鋁
铝箔aluminum foil鋁箔
铝土bauxite鋁土
氢氧化铝aluminum hydroxide氫氧化鋁
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Characters with 鋁

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Frequently asked questions about 鋁

It is pronounced as lǚ, with a falling-rising tone.

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