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铪hāhafniumg, 11 strokes, radical 钅, rank #34492, Very Hard
铪hāhafnium (chemistry)unknown, 11 strokes, radical 钅, rank #34492, Very Hard
hā(ha1)ha T1
  1. 1hafnium
  2. 2hafnium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

铪(鉿)hā(ha1)

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.

Strokes11Radical钅Frequency#34492DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

Hafnium is named after Hafnia, the Latin name for Copenhagen, reflecting Denmark's significant contributions to the discovery of this element. This connection highlights the global nature of scientific discovery and the importance of international collaboration in chemistry.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'ha'ppy scientist holding a shiny '铪' (metal) while explaining hafnium’s properties. The radical '金' (metal) on the left hints at its metallic nature, while the phonetic '哈' (hā) sounds like a joyful laugh, making it easy to remember.

Meanings of 铪

hā(ha1)
1hafnium
2hafnium (chemistry)
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About 铪

铪Simplified
鉿Traditional
11Strokes
钅Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

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).

HSK Study Tips

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.

Common Mistakes

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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Etymology of 铪

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

metal

Semantic (meaning)钅
+
Phonetic (sound)合
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Origin

铪 = 钅 + 合. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 铪

IDS Structure⿰钅合
铪Full character
=
钅jin1
left
合ge3
right
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How to say hafnium in Chinese

“hafnium” in Chinese is铪hā

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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Word Family of 铪

Words containing this character1
铪hāhafnium (chemistry)鉿

Frequently asked questions about 铪

Hafnium is important in nuclear reactors and in creating alloys that require high corrosion resistance.

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