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钒 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
钒fánvanadiumn, 8 strokes, radical 钅, rank #95635, Very Hard
钒fánvanadium (chemistry)unknown, 8 strokes, radical 钅, rank #95635, Very Hard
fán(fan2) T2
  1. 1vanadium
  2. 2vanadium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

钒(釩)fán(fan2)

钒 (fán) refers to the chemical element vanadium, which is a transition metal used in steel alloys to improve strength and corrosion resistance. It is primarily encountered in scientific and industrial contexts, particularly in chemistry and metallurgy.

Strokes8Radical钅Frequency#95635DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese industrial culture, vanadium plays a significant role in the production of high-strength steel, which is crucial for infrastructure projects. This highlights the importance of materials science in China's rapid development.

Memory Tip

Imagine a fan (fán) made of vanadium. The strong, shiny metal blades represent the strength of vanadium in steel, while the 'fan' helps you remember the pronunciation. Visualize this fan working hard to keep you cool, just like vanadium keeps steel strong.

Meanings of 钒

fán(fan2)
1vanadium
2vanadium (chemistry)
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About 钒

钒Simplified
釩Traditional
8Strokes
钅Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 钒

Usage Notes

Since 钒 is a technical term, it is primarily used in formal scientific discussions and written texts. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding words, so it's important to practice the correct pronunciation and context. Common collocations include '钒合金' (fán héjīn) meaning 'vanadium alloy'.

HSK Study Tips

Although 钒 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it's useful for learners interested in chemistry or engineering. Students should focus on related terms in the field of materials science to enhance their technical vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 钒 (fán) with other similar-sounding characters like 瓦 (wǎ) meaning 'tile'. Remember that 钒 is specific to chemistry and should be used in appropriate contexts. Always double-check the pronunciation, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 钒

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)凡
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Case file: 钒

  1. 1The meaning half钅 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 钒?

Decomposition of 钒

IDS Structure⿰钅凡
钒Full Character
=
钅jin1
left
凡fan2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 钒?

How to say vanadium in Chinese

“vanadium” in Chinese is钒fán

钒 (fán) refers to the chemical element vanadium, which is a transition metal used in steel alloys to improve strength and corrosion resistance. It is primarily encountered in scientific and industrial contexts, particularly in chemistry and metallurgy.

When to use 钒

Since 钒 is a technical term, it is primarily used in formal scientific discussions and written texts. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding words, so it's important to practice the correct pronunciation and context. Common collocations include '钒合金' (fán héjīn) meaning 'vanadium alloy'.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 钒 (fán) with other similar-sounding characters like 瓦 (wǎ) meaning 'tile'. Remember that 钒 is specific to chemistry and should be used in appropriate contexts. Always double-check the pronunciation, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.

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钒

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Word Family of 钒

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

What does 钒 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 钒

钒 translates to 'vanadium', a chemical element.

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