Meanings of 铝
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AI Study Notes for 铝
Be cautious with the pronunciation; learners often mispronounce lǚ as lǜ. This character is more formal and technical, so it's commonly used in scientific contexts, rather than in everyday conversation. It's often seen in phrases related to materials, such as 铝合金 (aluminum alloy).
Although 铝 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it can be related to HSK-level vocabulary concerning materials and industries. Students should focus on understanding its usage in technical discussions and how it connects with other metal-related terms.
Learners may confuse 铝 with other similar-sounding words like 硫 (liú, sulfur). It's important to distinguish them by focusing on their meanings and contexts. For example, saying '我喜欢铝' (I like aluminum) is correct in a technical context, but inappropriate in casual conversation.
Pronunciation of 铝
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Etymology of 铝
metal
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Case file: 铝
- 1The meaning half钅 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half吕 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymetal
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 铝
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How to say aluminum in Chinese
“aluminum” in Chinese is铝
铝 (lǚ) refers to aluminum, a lightweight metal used in various applications including construction and packaging. It is commonly encountered in discussions about materials, chemistry, and manufacturing. In technical contexts, it can denote both the element and its compounds.
When to use 铝
Be cautious with the pronunciation; learners often mispronounce lǚ as lǜ. This character is more formal and technical, so it's commonly used in scientific contexts, rather than in everyday conversation. It's often seen in phrases related to materials, such as 铝合金 (aluminum alloy).
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 铝 with other similar-sounding words like 硫 (liú, sulfur). It's important to distinguish them by focusing on their meanings and contexts. For example, saying '我喜欢铝' (I like aluminum) is correct in a technical context, but inappropriate in casual conversation.
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Grammar Patterns of 铝
铝 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这座楼完全是现代主义风格：采用玻璃和____质材料，以灰色作为基调。
The building is impeccably modernist: glass, aluminium and grey.
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Word Family of 铝
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Frequently Asked Questions about 铝
It is pronounced as 'lǚ', with a rising tone.
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