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March 24, 2026
镏(鎦)liú(liu2)
The character 镏 (liú) primarily refers to the process of distillation, which involves purifying a liquid by heating and cooling. In a scientific context, it represents lutetium, a rare earth element with the atomic number 71. This term is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is mainly encountered in chemistry or academic discussions.
Strokes15Radical钅Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the distillation process has been historically significant, especially in traditional medicine and alcohol production. Understanding 镏 can provide insights into China's advancements in chemistry and its industrial applications.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'lu' (liú) of liquid being distilled in a laboratory. The character 镏 resembles a pot (the left part) and steam rising (the right part), symbolizing the distillation process. Visualize this scene to remember the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 镏
liú(liu2)
1to distill; lutetium; surname
2lutetium (chemistry) (Tw)
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About 镏
镏Simplified
鎦Traditional
15Strokes
钅Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'lu' (liú) of liquid being distilled in a laboratory. The character 镏 resembles a pot (the left part) and steam rising (the right part), symbolizing the distillation process. Visualize this scene to remember the meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 镏 with similar-sounding characters. It is more formal and technical, primarily used in scientific contexts rather than casual conversation. When using it in a sentence, ensure that the context clearly relates to chemistry or distillation.
HSK Study Tips
While 镏 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it connects to scientific terms that might appear in advanced studies. Learners should focus on recognizing it in texts related to chemistry, particularly in discussions about rare earth elements.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the distillation process has been historically significant, especially in traditional medicine and alcohol production. Understanding 镏 can provide insights into China's advancements in chemistry and its industrial applications.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 镏 with similar characters like 留 (liú, to stay). For instance, saying '我爱镏在这里' instead of '我爱留在这里' (I love to stay here) is incorrect. Remember that 镏 is specific to scientific contexts.
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Cultural Notes for 镏
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the distillation process has been historically significant, especially in traditional medicine and alcohol production. Understanding 镏 can provide insights into China's advancements in chemistry and its industrial applications.
Word Family of 镏
Words Containing This Character2
镏liúlutetium (chemistry) (Tw)鎦
镏子a (finger) ring鎦子
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Frequently Asked Questions about 镏
镏 is not commonly used in everyday language; it is mainly relevant in scientific contexts.
It is pronounced as 'liú'.
While distillation techniques are used in traditional medicine, the character 镏 itself is not commonly referenced.
