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镨 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
镨pǔpraseodymiumg, 17 strokes, radical 钅, rank #79065, Very Hard
镨pǔpraseodymium (chemistry)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅, rank #79065, Very Hard
pǔ(pu3) T3
  1. 1praseodymium
  2. 2praseodymium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

镨(鐠)pǔ(pu3)

镨 (pǔ) refers to the chemical element praseodymium, which is a rare earth metal. It is commonly used in various applications, including manufacturing strong magnets and in the production of certain types of glass and ceramics. The term is primarily used in scientific and technical contexts.

Strokes17Radical钅Frequency#79065DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In modern China, rare earth metals, including praseodymium, play a significant role in technology and industry. The importance of these elements is highlighted by China's status as a leading producer of rare earth materials, influencing global supply chains.

Memory Tip

Think of '镨' as a 'pristine' element in the periodic table. The character has '金' (metal) at the bottom, indicating that it's a metal, while the top part hints at its unique nature. Imagine a 'pure' praseodymium magnet that can lift heavy objects effortlessly, creating a vivid image of its strength.

Meanings of 镨

pǔ(pu3)
1praseodymium
2praseodymium (chemistry)
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About 镨

镨Simplified
鐠Traditional
17Strokes
钅Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 镨

Usage Notes

Since '镨' is a specialized term, it is used mainly in scientific discussions, particularly in chemistry. Learners might confuse it with other rare earth elements, so it's important to remember its specific applications. The tone 'pǔ' should be pronounced with a rising intonation, which is crucial for correct meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although '镨' is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to chemistry vocabulary commonly introduced in advanced language studies. Students should focus on the pronunciation and understanding of its context within scientific discussions as they progress.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse '镨' with other similar-sounding elements like '铂' (platinum). It's essential to distinguish them by their specific uses: '镨' for praseodymium and '铂' for platinum.

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Etymology of 镨

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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metal

Semantic (meaning)钅
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Phonetic (sound)普
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Case file: 镨

  1. 1The meaning half钅 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half普 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymetal
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 镨

IDS Structure⿰钅普
镨Full Character
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钅jin1
left
普pu3
right
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How to say praseodymium in Chinese

“praseodymium” in Chinese is镨pǔ

镨 (pǔ) refers to the chemical element praseodymium, which is a rare earth metal. It is commonly used in various applications, including manufacturing strong magnets and in the production of certain types of glass and ceramics. The term is primarily used in scientific and technical contexts.

When to use 镨

Since '镨' is a specialized term, it is used mainly in scientific discussions, particularly in chemistry. Learners might confuse it with other rare earth elements, so it's important to remember its specific applications. The tone 'pǔ' should be pronounced with a rising intonation, which is crucial for correct meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse '镨' with other similar-sounding elements like '铂' (platinum). It's essential to distinguish them by their specific uses: '镨' for praseodymium and '铂' for platinum.

Write 镨

镨

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Word Family of 镨

Words Containing This Character1
镨pǔpraseodymium (chemistry)鐠
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Compound Meaning

What does 镨 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 镨

Praseodymium is significant for its use in strong permanent magnets and in the production of certain glasses and ceramics.

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