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When using 铪, it is important to be aware that it is a technical term, so it may not be widely understood outside scientific communities. Be cautious with pronunciation, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with more common words. Common collocations include '铪的性质' (properties of hafnium) and '铪的应用' (applications of hafnium).
Although 铪 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your grasp of chemistry-related terms, especially if you are studying scientific Chinese. Focus on the radicals and components that relate to metals to build a stronger vocabulary in this area.
Learners often confuse 铪 with similar-sounding characters, like 哈 (hā), which means 'to laugh.' Remember that 铪 specifically relates to the chemical element hafnium, not a general term or expression.
Pronunciation of 铪
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Etymology of 铪
metal
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- 1The meaning half钅 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half合 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymetal
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say hafnium in Chinese
“hafnium” in Chinese is铪
铪 (hā) is the Chinese term for hafnium, a chemical element represented by the symbol Hf in the periodic table. It is primarily used in nuclear reactors and various alloys due to its high resistance to corrosion. This character is mainly used in scientific and technical contexts, particularly in chemistry and materials science.
When to use 铪
When using 铪, it is important to be aware that it is a technical term, so it may not be widely understood outside scientific communities. Be cautious with pronunciation, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with more common words. Common collocations include '铪的性质' (properties of hafnium) and '铪的应用' (applications of hafnium).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 铪 with similar-sounding characters, like 哈 (hā), which means 'to laugh.' Remember that 铪 specifically relates to the chemical element hafnium, not a general term or expression.
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Hafnium is important in nuclear reactors and in creating alloys that require high corrosion resistance.
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