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鋯 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鋯gàozirconiumx, 15 strokes, radical 釒
gào(gao4) T4
  1. 1zirconium
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March 24, 2026

鋯gào(gao4)

The character 鋯 (gào) refers to zirconium, a chemical element often used in metal alloys and ceramics. It is known for its high resistance to corrosion and is commonly found in industrial applications. This term is typically used in scientific and technical contexts, particularly in chemistry and materials science.

Strokes15Radical釒
Cultural Note

In modern China, zirconium plays a significant role in various industries, including aerospace and electronics, reflecting the country's advancements in technology and manufacturing. Understanding this term can provide insights into China's industrial capabilities.

Memory Tip

Imagine a shiny, silver metal that sparkles like a diamond. The character 鋯 has the metal radical '金' (jīn) on the left, indicating it is a metal, while the right side '告' (gào) can remind you of 'glisten,' connecting to zirconium's shiny qualities.

Meanings of 鋯

gào(gao4)
1zirconium
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About 鋯

鋯Simplified
15Strokes
釒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 鋯

Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 鋯 in conversation, as it is primarily a technical term and not commonly used in everyday language. It is important to pair it with context related to chemistry or materials to avoid confusion. Learners should also note the correct pronunciation and tone to prevent miscommunication.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鋯 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 6 words related to materials and chemistry. Students should focus on scientific terminology and the context in which such terms are used to expand their vocabulary in specific fields.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 鋯 with similar-sounding characters due to its technical nature. For example, saying 鋯 (gào) when intending to say 'good' (好, hǎo) can lead to misunderstandings. Always check the context to ensure you are using the correct term.

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Pronunciation of 鋯

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Etymology of 鋯

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

Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 告 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鋯.

Memory Hint

metal

Semantic (meaning)釒
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Phonetic (sound)告
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Case file: 鋯

Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 告 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鋯.

  1. 1The meaning half釒 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half告 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 鋯?

Decomposition of 鋯

IDS Structure⿰釒告
鋯Full Character
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釒jin1
left
告gao4
right
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Which of these is a component of 鋯?

How to say zirconium in Chinese

“zirconium” in Chinese is鋯gào

The character 鋯 (gào) refers to zirconium, a chemical element often used in metal alloys and ceramics. It is known for its high resistance to corrosion and is commonly found in industrial applications. This term is typically used in scientific and technical contexts, particularly in chemistry and materials science.

When to use 鋯

Be cautious when using 鋯 in conversation, as it is primarily a technical term and not commonly used in everyday language. It is important to pair it with context related to chemistry or materials to avoid confusion. Learners should also note the correct pronunciation and tone to prevent miscommunication.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 鋯 with similar-sounding characters due to its technical nature. For example, saying 鋯 (gào) when intending to say 'good' (好, hǎo) can lead to misunderstandings. Always check the context to ensure you are using the correct term.

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鋯

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Word Family of 鋯

Words Containing This Character1
锆gàozirconium (chemistry)鋯
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鋯

Zirconium is valued for its high resistance to corrosion and is commonly used in nuclear reactors and chemical processing equipment.

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