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钫 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
钫fāngfranciumg, 9 strokes, radical 钅, rank #98761, Very Hard
钫fāngfrancium (chemistry)unknown, 9 strokes, radical 钅, rank #98761, Very Hard
fāng(fang1) T1
  1. 1francium
  2. 2francium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

钫(鈁)fāng(fang1)

The character 钫 (fāng) refers specifically to the chemical element francium, which is a highly radioactive alkali metal. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation due to its rarity and instability, making it more relevant in scientific contexts, especially chemistry.

Strokes9Radical钅Frequency#98761DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

Francium is named after France, reflecting the country's contributions to chemistry and the element's discovery. This illustrates the importance of national pride in scientific achievements in China and worldwide.

Memory Tip

Think of 钫 (fāng) as a 'fancy' element in the periodic table, where 钅 (metal) is a reminder that it is a metal. Imagine a 'fawn' (sounds like fāng) hiding among the rarest gems, symbolizing how francium is rarely found in nature.

Meanings of 钫

fāng(fang1)
1francium
2francium (chemistry)
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About 钫

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

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AI Study Notes for 钫

Usage Notes

This character is primarily used in scientific contexts and may not be familiar to those outside the field of chemistry. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters or using it in informal settings where it is irrelevant.

HSK Study Tips

Although 钫 (fāng) is not included in HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of scientific terms in Chinese. Students should focus on related terms in chemistry to build a more comprehensive vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly generalize 钫 (fāng) as a common word rather than a specialized term. For example, using it in a sentence about daily life would be incorrect; it should be reserved for discussions about chemistry.

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Etymology of 钫

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)方
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Case file: 钫

  1. 1The meaning half钅 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half方 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 钫?

Decomposition of 钫

IDS Structure⿰钅方
钫Full Character
=
钅jin1
left
方Fang1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 钫?

How to say francium in Chinese

“francium” in Chinese is钫fāng

The character 钫 (fāng) refers specifically to the chemical element francium, which is a highly radioactive alkali metal. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation due to its rarity and instability, making it more relevant in scientific contexts, especially chemistry.

When to use 钫

This character is primarily used in scientific contexts and may not be familiar to those outside the field of chemistry. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters or using it in informal settings where it is irrelevant.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly generalize 钫 (fāng) as a common word rather than a specialized term. For example, using it in a sentence about daily life would be incorrect; it should be reserved for discussions about chemistry.

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钫

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Word Family of 钫

Words Containing This Character1
钫fāngfrancium (chemistry)鈁
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Compound Meaning

What does 钫 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 钫

Francium has no significant commercial applications due to its extreme rarity and radioactivity.

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