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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
碲dìtelluriumg, 14 strokes, radical 石
碲dìtellurium (chemistry)unknown, 14 strokes, radical 石
dì(di4)di T4
  1. 1tellurium
  2. 2tellurium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

碲dì(di4)

The character 碲 (dì) refers to the chemical element tellurium, which is a metalloid with atomic number 52. It is primarily used in metal alloys and in the production of thermoelectric devices. In chemistry, it is important to understand its properties and applications in various fields such as electronics and materials science.

Strokes14Radical石
Cultural note

Tellurium is not only significant in chemistry but also has applications in solar panel technology, which is increasingly important in China's push for renewable energy. Understanding this element can provide insight into contemporary scientific advancements in Chinese industry.

Memory tip

Think of 碲 (dì) as a 'diamond' (the radical 石 for stone) that tells you about tellurium's solid, metallic nature. Imagine a diamond that glows, representing its use in advanced technology, to help you remember both the character and its meaning.

Meanings of 碲

dì(di4)
1tellurium
2tellurium (chemistry)
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About 碲

碲Simplified
14Strokes
石Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 碲, it's important to note that it is mainly used in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding elements like 锑 (tān, antimony) or 硅 (guī, silicon), so pay attention to the context. The tone is also crucial; ensure you pronounce it with the fourth tone (dì).

HSK Study Tips

Although 碲 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to chemistry-related vocabulary that might appear in advanced studies. Students should focus on the pronunciation and application in scientific texts to enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 碲 with other elements due to similar pronunciations. For example, some might say 碲 instead of 锑 when discussing antimony, so it's crucial to practice distinguishing these elements.

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Etymology of 碲

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

mineral

Semantic (meaning)石
+
Phonetic (sound)帝
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Origin

碲 = 石 + 帝. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 碲

IDS Structure⿰石帝
碲Full character
=
石dan4
left
帝di4
right
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Parts

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How to say tellurium in Chinese

“tellurium” in Chinese is碲dì

The character 碲 (dì) refers to the chemical element tellurium, which is a metalloid with atomic number 52. It is primarily used in metal alloys and in the production of thermoelectric devices. In chemistry, it is important to understand its properties and applications in various fields such as electronics and materials science.

When to use 碲

When using 碲, it's important to note that it is mainly used in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding elements like 锑 (tān, antimony) or 硅 (guī, silicon), so pay attention to the context. The tone is also crucial; ensure you pronounce it with the fourth tone (dì).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 碲 with other elements due to similar pronunciations. For example, some might say 碲 instead of 锑 when discussing antimony, so it's crucial to practice distinguishing these elements.

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Word Family of 碲

Words containing this character1
碲dìtellurium (chemistry)

Frequently asked questions about 碲

The atomic number of 碲 (tellurium) is 52.

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