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钆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
钆gágadoliniumg, 6 strokes, radical 钅, rank #61171, Very Hard
钆gágadolinium (chemistry)unknown, 6 strokes, radical 钅, rank #61171, Very Hard
gá(ga2) T2
  1. 1gadolinium
  2. 2gadolinium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

钆(釓)gá(ga2)

The character 钆 (gá) refers to gadolinium, a chemical element with the symbol Gd and atomic number 64. It is commonly used in various applications such as nuclear reactors and MRI contrast agents. The usage of this term is primarily in scientific and technical contexts.

Strokes6Radical钅Frequency#61171DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

Gadolinium is significant in Chinese science and technology, particularly in the field of magnetic materials and medical imaging, highlighting China's advancements in these areas.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant 'G' (for gadolinium) made of metal, standing next to a lab where scientists are experimenting. The character 钆 has the radical 钅 which indicates metal, and the 'gá' sound can remind you of 'gadget', linking it to science and technology.

Meanings of 钆

gá(ga2)
1gadolinium
2gadolinium (chemistry)
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About 钆

钆Simplified
釓Traditional
6Strokes
钅Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 钆

Usage Notes

This term is mainly used in scientific discussions, and is not commonly encountered in everyday conversation. Be careful with pronunciation; the tone is crucial, as using the wrong tone could confuse it with unrelated terms.

HSK Study Tips

Gadolinium is not part of the HSK vocabulary, but understanding its context in chemistry can help learners connect with other scientific terms. Students should focus on recognizing similar metal-related characters and their uses.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 钆 with other metal characters due to similar components. For instance, mistaking it for 铝 (aluminum) is common; make sure to remember 钆 specifically refers to gadolinium.

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Etymology of 钆

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

metal

Semantic (meaning)钅
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Phonetic (sound)乚
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Case file: 钆

  1. 1The meaning half钅 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half乚 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 钆?

Decomposition of 钆

IDS Structure⿰钅乚
钆Full Character
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钅jin1
left
乚gou1
right
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How to say gadolinium in Chinese

“gadolinium” in Chinese is钆gá

The character 钆 (gá) refers to gadolinium, a chemical element with the symbol Gd and atomic number 64. It is commonly used in various applications such as nuclear reactors and MRI contrast agents. The usage of this term is primarily in scientific and technical contexts.

When to use 钆

This term is mainly used in scientific discussions, and is not commonly encountered in everyday conversation. Be careful with pronunciation; the tone is crucial, as using the wrong tone could confuse it with unrelated terms.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 钆 with other metal characters due to similar components. For instance, mistaking it for 铝 (aluminum) is common; make sure to remember 钆 specifically refers to gadolinium.

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钆

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Word Family of 钆

Words Containing This Character1
钆gágadolinium (chemistry)釓
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Compound Meaning

What does 钆 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 钆

Gadolinium is used primarily in medical imaging as a contrast agent for MRI scans and in nuclear reactors.

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