unknown, 13 strokes, radical 钅, rank #85516, Very Hard
nuò(nuo4) T4
1nobelium
2nobelium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026
锘(鍩)nuò(nuo4)
The character 锘 (nuò) refers to the element nobelium in chemistry, which is a synthetic element with the atomic number 102. It is named after Alfred Nobel and is primarily of interest in scientific and academic contexts rather than everyday conversation.
Strokes13Radical钅Frequency#85516DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The naming of nobelium honors Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite and founder of the Nobel Prizes, reflecting China's engagement with global scientific achievements. This character illustrates how elements are often named to honor significant figures in history.
Memory Tip
Think of the character 锘 as a 'noble' metal, where the radical '金' (gold) represents metals, and the sound 'nuò' resembles 'noble'. Imagine a shiny nobelium medal awarded for scientific achievements to help remember its significance.
Meanings of 锘
nuò(nuo4)
1nobelium
2nobelium (chemistry)
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锘Simplified
鍩Traditional
13Strokes
钅Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 锘
Memory Mnemonic
Think of the character 锘 as a 'noble' metal, where the radical '金' (gold) represents metals, and the sound 'nuò' resembles 'noble'. Imagine a shiny nobelium medal awarded for scientific achievements to help remember its significance.
Usage Notes
This term is primarily used in scientific discussions, particularly in chemistry. Avoid using it in casual conversations, as it is very specialized. Be careful with pronunciation, as it can be easily confused with other similar-sounding terms.
HSK Study Tips
Although 锘 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can help deepen your knowledge of chemical terminology in Chinese. Focus on related terms like '元素' (yùnsù - element) and '化学' (huàxué - chemistry) to create a broader context.
Cultural Note
The naming of nobelium honors Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite and founder of the Nobel Prizes, reflecting China's engagement with global scientific achievements. This character illustrates how elements are often named to honor significant figures in history.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 锘 with similar-sounding characters and use it incorrectly in everyday contexts. For example, saying '我喜欢锘' (I like nobelium) is incorrect; instead, use it only when discussing chemistry.
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Cultural Notes for 锘
🏮Cultural insight
The naming of nobelium honors Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite and founder of the Nobel Prizes, reflecting China's engagement with global scientific achievements. This character illustrates how elements are often named to honor significant figures in history.
Word Family of 锘
Words Containing This Character1
锘nuònobelium (chemistry)鍩
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Frequently Asked Questions about 锘
Nobelium is primarily used for scientific research in nuclear chemistry and has no significant commercial applications.
It is pronounced as 'nuò', with a falling tone on the 'o'.
No, 锘 is a specialized term and is not typically used outside of scientific contexts.
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