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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
钪kàngscandiumg, 9 strokes, radical 钅
钪kàngscandium (chemistry)unknown, 9 strokes, radical 钅
kàng(kang4)kang T4
  1. 1scandium
  2. 2scandium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

钪(鈧)kàng(kang4)

钪 (kàng) refers to the chemical element scandium, which is a rare transition metal. It is primarily used in alloys and has applications in aerospace and sports equipment due to its lightweight and strength. The word is commonly used in scientific and industrial contexts.

Strokes9Radical钅
Cultural note

The usage of 钪 in modern materials science reflects China's growing emphasis on high-tech industries, where elements like scandium are essential for innovation in aerospace technologies.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'kangaroo' (sounds like 'kàng') jumping over a periodic table, highlighting the rare element scandium. The radical 钅 (metal) indicates its metallic nature, and the character’s structure reflects its scientific importance.

Meanings of 钪

kàng(kang4)
1scandium
2scandium (chemistry)
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About 钪

钪Simplified
鈧Traditional
9Strokes
钅Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This term is typically used in formal scientific contexts, such as chemistry discussions or material sciences. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding elements; remember that 钪 specifically refers to scandium. Be cautious with the tone, as a wrong tone can change its meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

Although 钪 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to other chemistry-related terms found in HSK levels 4 and above. Focus on the context of scientific vocabulary and familiarize yourself with periodic table terms to better understand its usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 钪 with similar elements like 钠 (sodium) or 锌 (zinc). Ensure you remember that 钪 refers specifically to scandium and not to other metals by associating it with its unique applications.

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Etymology of 钪

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)亢
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Origin

钪 = 钅 + 亢. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 钪

IDS Structure⿰钅亢
钪Full character
=
钅jin1
left
亢Kang4
right
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Parts

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How to say scandium in Chinese

“scandium” in Chinese is钪kàng

钪 (kàng) refers to the chemical element scandium, which is a rare transition metal. It is primarily used in alloys and has applications in aerospace and sports equipment due to its lightweight and strength. The word is commonly used in scientific and industrial contexts.

When to use 钪

This term is typically used in formal scientific contexts, such as chemistry discussions or material sciences. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding elements; remember that 钪 specifically refers to scandium. Be cautious with the tone, as a wrong tone can change its meaning entirely.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 钪 with similar elements like 钠 (sodium) or 锌 (zinc). Ensure you remember that 钪 refers specifically to scandium and not to other metals by associating it with its unique applications.

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Word Family of 钪

Words containing this character1
钪kàngscandium (chemistry)鈧

Frequently asked questions about 钪

钪, or scandium, is significant for its lightweight properties and is often used in aerospace materials.

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