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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
铷rúrubidiumg, 11 strokes, radical 钅, rank #82347, Very Hard
铷rúrubidium (chemistry)unknown, 11 strokes, radical 钅, rank #82347, Very Hard
rú(ru2)ru T2
  1. 1rubidium
  2. 2rubidium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

铷(銣)rú(ru2)

铷 (rú) refers to the chemical element rubidium, which is a soft, silvery-white metallic element. It is primarily used in specialized applications such as atomic clocks and various types of glass. In chemistry, it is categorized as an alkali metal and is known for its high reactivity.

Strokes11Radical钅Frequency#82347DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

Rubidium has significance in modern Chinese scientific research, particularly in the development of precision instruments like atomic clocks, which are crucial for global positioning systems (GPS) used widely in daily life.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'rub' of silver on a white surface, representing the soft, silvery color of rubidium. The character 铷 has the metal radical '金' (jīn) at the top, indicating that it is a metal, and the '如' (rú) below can be remembered as 'you like to rub' this soft metal.

Meanings of 铷

rú(ru2)
1rubidium
2rubidium (chemistry)
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铷Simplified
銣Traditional
11Strokes
钅Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When discussing rubidium in a chemistry context, ensure the term is used appropriately in scientific discussions rather than casual conversations. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding elements; always clarify it in context. It is more formal and less commonly used outside scientific discussions.

HSK Study Tips

Although not included in the HSK levels, understanding 铷 can be useful for advanced learners interested in chemistry vocabulary. Focus on related terms like '化学' (huàxué - chemistry) and '元素' (yuánsù - element) to build a stronger foundation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 铷 with 余 (yú) or other similar-sounding terms in chemistry. For example, saying '我学习余' (Wǒ xuéxí yú) instead of '我学习铷' (Wǒ xuéxí rú) can lead to misunderstandings regarding the element being discussed.

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Etymology of 铷

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)如
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Origin

铷 = 钅 + 如. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 铷

IDS Structure⿰钅如
铷Full character
=
钅jin1
left
如ru2
right
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How to say rubidium in Chinese

“rubidium” in Chinese is铷rú

铷 (rú) refers to the chemical element rubidium, which is a soft, silvery-white metallic element. It is primarily used in specialized applications such as atomic clocks and various types of glass. In chemistry, it is categorized as an alkali metal and is known for its high reactivity.

When to use 铷

When discussing rubidium in a chemistry context, ensure the term is used appropriately in scientific discussions rather than casual conversations. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding elements; always clarify it in context. It is more formal and less commonly used outside scientific discussions.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 铷 with 余 (yú) or other similar-sounding terms in chemistry. For example, saying '我学习余' (Wǒ xuéxí yú) instead of '我学习铷' (Wǒ xuéxí rú) can lead to misunderstandings regarding the element being discussed.

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Word Family of 铷

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铷rúrubidium (chemistry)銣

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Rubidium is used in atomic clocks, which are essential for accurate timekeeping in GPS and telecommunications.

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