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While 鈷 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it appears in scientific contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that refer to other metals. The tone is crucial; make sure to pronounce it with a falling tone (gǔ) to avoid misunderstandings.
This character is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, but understanding it can enhance your knowledge of metals and elements. It connects to other science-related vocabulary, so focus on how it fits into discussions about chemistry or materials.
Learners often confuse 鈷 with similar characters like 锅 (guō), which means pot or pan. Make sure to remember that 鈷 specifically relates to cobalt and not cookware.
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Etymology of 鈷
Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 古 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鈷.
metal
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How to say cobalt; clothes-iron in Chinese
“cobalt; clothes-iron” in Chinese is鈷
The character 鈷 (gǔ) refers primarily to cobalt, a chemical element used in various industrial applications and in the production of blue pigments. In some contexts, it can also refer to a clothes iron, reflecting its metallic nature and association with heat and metalwork.
When to use 鈷
While 鈷 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it appears in scientific contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that refer to other metals. The tone is crucial; make sure to pronounce it with a falling tone (gǔ) to avoid misunderstandings.
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Learners often confuse 鈷 with similar characters like 锅 (guō), which means pot or pan. Make sure to remember that 鈷 specifically relates to cobalt and not cookware.
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You can say 鈷是一个重要的金属 (Cobalt is an important metal).
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