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钕nǚneodymiumg, 8 strokes, radical 钅, rank #90857, Very Hard
钕nǚneodymium (chemistry)unknown, 8 strokes, radical 钅, rank #90857, Very Hard
钕nǚneodymiumg, 8 strokes, radical 钅, rank #90857, Very Hard
钕nǚneodymium (chemistry)unknown, 8 strokes, radical 钅, rank #90857, Very Hard
nǚ(nv3)nv
primary
T3
  1. 1neodymium
  2. 2neodymium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

钕(釹)nǚ(nv3)

The character 钕 (nǚ) refers to neodymium, a chemical element with the atomic number 60. It is commonly used in powerful magnets, lasers, and other high-tech applications. While it is primarily used in scientific contexts, you may encounter it in discussions related to chemistry or materials science.

Strokes8Radical钅Frequency#90857DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

Neodymium is significant in Chinese industry, particularly in the production of high-performance magnets used in electric vehicles and wind turbines, reflecting China's advancements in technology and renewable energy.

Memory tip

Think of 钕 as a combination of the metal radical 钅 (meaning metal) and the sound 'nǚ', which can remind you of 'new.' Imagine 'new metal' being discovered, which represents neodymium—a modern and essential element in technology.

Meanings of 钕

nǚ(nv3)
primary
1neodymium
2neodymium (chemistry)
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钕Simplified
釹Traditional
8Strokes
钅Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

When using 钕 in a sentence, it's important to specify its context, often in scientific discussions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters. It is generally considered a formal term, mainly used in educational or professional settings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 钕 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to other scientific terms students might encounter. Focus on understanding its context in chemistry and how it fits into discussions about elements and materials.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 钕 with other similar characters like 女 (nǚ), which means 'woman.' Remember that 钕 specifically refers to the chemical element neodymium, while 女 is unrelated to science.

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Etymology of 钕

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

metal

Semantic (meaning)钅
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Phonetic (sound)女
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Origin

钕 = 钅 + 女. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 钕

IDS Structure⿰钅女
钕Full character
=
钅jin1
left
女nü3
right
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How to say neodymium in Chinese

“neodymium” in Chinese is钕nǚ

The character 钕 (nǚ) refers to neodymium, a chemical element with the atomic number 60. It is commonly used in powerful magnets, lasers, and other high-tech applications. While it is primarily used in scientific contexts, you may encounter it in discussions related to chemistry or materials science.

When to use 钕

When using 钕 in a sentence, it's important to specify its context, often in scientific discussions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters. It is generally considered a formal term, mainly used in educational or professional settings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 钕 with other similar characters like 女 (nǚ), which means 'woman.' Remember that 钕 specifically refers to the chemical element neodymium, while 女 is unrelated to science.

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Word Family of 钕

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钕nǚneodymium (chemistry)釹

Frequently asked questions about 钕

It is pronounced as 'nǚ', with a rising tone.

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