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氕 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
氕piēprotiumg, 5 strokes, radical 气
氕piēprotium 1Hunknown, 5 strokes, radical 气
氕piēlight hydrogen, the most common isotope of hydrogen, having no neutron, so atomic weight 1unknown, 5 strokes, radical 气
piē(pie1)pie T1
  1. 1protium
  2. 2protium 1H
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March 24, 2026

氕piē(pie1)

氕 (piē) refers to protium, the most common isotope of hydrogen. It is unique because it has no neutrons, resulting in an atomic weight of 1. This term is mainly used in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and physics.

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Cultural note

In Chinese scientific education, the study of atoms and isotopes like 氕 plays a significant role in understanding chemistry and physics, reflecting the emphasis on science and technology in modern Chinese society.

Memory tip

Imagine a tiny, light hydrogen atom dancing around with its absence of neutrons. The character 氕 can be visualized as the '气' (qi) symbolizing air or gas, and the '氕' suggests lightness, as it has no extra weight from neutrons, making it the lightest isotope.

Meanings of 氕

piē(pie1)
1protium
2protium 1H
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氕Simplified
5Strokes
气Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

氕 is primarily used in scientific discussions, so it may not appear in everyday conversation. Learners should be cautious with its pronunciation, ensuring to articulate the 'piē' sound clearly. It's often used in the context of discussions about isotopes and chemistry.

HSK Study Tips

While 氕 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be linked to terms related to elements and isotopes at higher levels. Students should focus on understanding basic atomic structures and relationships between different hydrogen isotopes.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse氕 with its isotopes, like氘 (dāo) for deuterium. A common mistake is saying '氕' when they mean '氘'; remember,氕 has no neutrons while氘 has one.

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Etymology of 氕

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

Semantic (meaning)气
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Phonetic (sound)丿
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Origin

氕 = 气 + 丿. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 氕

IDS Structure⿹气丿
氕Full character
=
气qi4
enclosing
丿pie3
inner
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Parts

Which of these is part of 氕?

How to say protium in Chinese

“protium” in Chinese is氕piē

氕 (piē) refers to protium, the most common isotope of hydrogen. It is unique because it has no neutrons, resulting in an atomic weight of 1. This term is mainly used in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and physics.

When to use 氕

氕 is primarily used in scientific discussions, so it may not appear in everyday conversation. Learners should be cautious with its pronunciation, ensuring to articulate the 'piē' sound clearly. It's often used in the context of discussions about isotopes and chemistry.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse氕 with its isotopes, like氘 (dāo) for deuterium. A common mistake is saying '氕' when they mean '氘'; remember,氕 has no neutrons while氘 has one.

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Word Family of 氕

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氕piēprotium 1H

Frequently asked questions about 氕

氕 is significant because it represents the most abundant isotope of hydrogen, which is fundamental in various chemical reactions and processes.

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