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鈦 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鈦tàititaniumx, 12 strokes, radical 釒, rank #49440, Very Hard
tài(tai4) T4
  1. 1titanium
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March 24, 2026

鈦tài(tai4)

鈦 (tài) refers to titanium, a strong, lightweight metal commonly used in aerospace, medical implants, and other advanced materials. It is known for its resistance to corrosion and high strength-to-weight ratio, making it a valuable material in various industries.

Strokes12Radical釒Frequency#49440DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In modern Chinese industry, 鈦 is increasingly significant due to China's emphasis on technological advancements and sustainable materials, reflecting the country's growth in high-tech manufacturing.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant titanium T-Rex (T for titanium) soaring over a mountain, symbolizing strength and lightweight. The character 鈦 includes the radical for metal (金), emphasizing that it is a type of metal, and the sound 'tài' can be remembered as the roar of the T-Rex, powerful and enduring.

Meanings of 鈦

tài(tai4)
1titanium
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About 鈦

鈦Simplified
12Strokes
釒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 鈦

Usage Notes

When discussing 鈦 in a scientific or technical context, it is usually used in formal registers. Common collocations include 鈦合金 (tài héjīn - titanium alloy) and 鈦金屬 (tài jīnshǔ - titanium metal). Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding materials like 鋼 (gāng - steel).

HSK Study Tips

Although 鈦 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects well with other materials-related vocabulary at higher levels. Focus on related terms and their applications in various fields to enhance your understanding and usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鈦 (tài) with other metals like 銅 (tóng - copper) or 鋼 (gāng - steel), which can lead to incorrect usage in context. For example, saying 銅合金 (tóng héjīn - copper alloy) when you mean 鈦合金 (tài héjīn - titanium alloy) changes the meaning significantly.

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Pronunciation of 鈦

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Etymology of 鈦

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

Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 太 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鈦.

Memory Hint

metal

Semantic (meaning)釒
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Phonetic (sound)太
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Case file: 鈦

Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 太 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鈦.

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 鈦?

Decomposition of 鈦

IDS Structure⿰釒太
鈦Full Character
=
釒jin1
left
太tai4
right
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Which of these is a component of 鈦?

How to say titanium in Chinese

“titanium” in Chinese is鈦tài

鈦 (tài) refers to titanium, a strong, lightweight metal commonly used in aerospace, medical implants, and other advanced materials. It is known for its resistance to corrosion and high strength-to-weight ratio, making it a valuable material in various industries.

When to use 鈦

When discussing 鈦 in a scientific or technical context, it is usually used in formal registers. Common collocations include 鈦合金 (tài héjīn - titanium alloy) and 鈦金屬 (tài jīnshǔ - titanium metal). Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding materials like 鋼 (gāng - steel).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鈦 (tài) with other metals like 銅 (tóng - copper) or 鋼 (gāng - steel), which can lead to incorrect usage in context. For example, saying 銅合金 (tóng héjīn - copper alloy) when you mean 鈦合金 (tài héjīn - titanium alloy) changes the meaning significantly.

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鈦

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Word Family of 鈦

Words Containing This Character3
钛tàititanium (chemistry)鈦
二氧化钛titanium dioxide二氧化鈦
钛铁矿ilmenite FeTiO3鈦鐵礦
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Compound Meaning

What does 钛 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鈦

It is pronounced as 'tài', with a falling tone.

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