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钬huǒholmiumng, 9 strokes, radical 钅
钬huǒholmium (chemistry)unknown, 9 strokes, radical 钅
huǒ(huo3)huo T3
  1. 1holmium
  2. 2holmium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

钬(鈥)huǒ(huo3)

钬 (huǒ) refers specifically to the chemical element holmium, which is a rare earth metal. It is often used in various applications, including nuclear reactors and in certain types of lasers. In scientific contexts, this character may appear frequently in chemistry and material science discussions.

Strokes9Radical钅
Cultural note

In modern China, rare earth elements like holmium are significant due to their role in technology and industry, reflecting the nation's advancements in high-tech manufacturing and innovation.

Memory tip

Imagine a fiery 'fire' (火, huǒ) is contained in a shiny, metallic container marked with the character 钬. This links the pronunciation 'huǒ' with the idea of a powerful and rare element that can harness energy, just like fire harnesses heat.

Meanings of 钬

huǒ(huo3)
1holmium
2holmium (chemistry)
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About 钬

钬Simplified
鈥Traditional
9Strokes
钅Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

When using 钬, it is important to be in a scientific context, as it is not commonly used in everyday conversation. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words; ensure clarity in pronunciation, especially focusing on the third tone (ǒ) to distinguish it from other terms.

HSK Study Tips

Although 钬 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, its connection to other chemistry terms at higher levels can be valuable. Students should focus on chemical radicals and elements that may appear in advanced scientific discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 钬 with other similar characters like 火 (fire), leading to incorrect usage in sentences. Always remember that 钬 specifically refers to the element holmium, not to fire or flame.

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Etymology of 钬

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)火
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Origin

钬 = 钅 + 火. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 钬

IDS Structure⿰钅火
钬Full character
=
钅jin1
left
火Huo3
right
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Parts

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How to say holmium in Chinese

“holmium” in Chinese is钬huǒ

钬 (huǒ) refers specifically to the chemical element holmium, which is a rare earth metal. It is often used in various applications, including nuclear reactors and in certain types of lasers. In scientific contexts, this character may appear frequently in chemistry and material science discussions.

When to use 钬

When using 钬, it is important to be in a scientific context, as it is not commonly used in everyday conversation. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words; ensure clarity in pronunciation, especially focusing on the third tone (ǒ) to distinguish it from other terms.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 钬 with other similar characters like 火 (fire), leading to incorrect usage in sentences. Always remember that 钬 specifically refers to the element holmium, not to fire or flame.

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Word Family of 钬

Words containing this character1
钬huǒholmium (chemistry)鈥

Frequently asked questions about 钬

Holmium is primarily used in nuclear reactors, as well as in certain types of lasers for medical and industrial applications.

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