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钽tǎntantalumng, 10 strokes, radical 钅, rank #92758, Very Hard
钽tǎntantalum (chemistry)unknown, 10 strokes, radical 钅, rank #92758, Very Hard
tǎn(tan3)tan T3
  1. 1tantalum
  2. 2tantalum (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

钽(鉭)tǎn(tan3)

钽 (tǎn) refers to tantalum, a chemical element with the symbol Ta and atomic number 73. It is primarily used in electronics for capacitors and high-power resistors. The term is mainly used in scientific and industrial contexts, particularly in discussions about materials and their properties.

Strokes10Radical钅Frequency#92758DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

Tantalum is crucial in modern technology, particularly in the production of mobile phones and computers. Understanding its applications can provide insight into China's growing role in global electronics manufacturing.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'tan' (tǎn) person who is so attracted to tantalum that they dive into a pool of shiny metal. The character 钽 resembles an anchor (metal) and the 't' sound is like the initial in 'tantalum'. Picture them anchored in their love for this valuable element.

Meanings of 钽

tǎn(tan3)
1tantalum
2tantalum (chemistry)
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About 钽

钽Simplified
鉭Traditional
10Strokes
钅Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

While钽 is mostly used in technical or scientific discussions, ensure you pronounce it correctly with the third tone (tǎn), as mispronouncing it might lead to confusion with other words. It's less common in everyday conversation, so use it primarily in academic or professional settings.

HSK Study Tips

钽 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, which means it is more specialized. If you're studying chemistry or engineering terms, focus on its usage in material science and how it interacts with other chemical elements.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 钽 (tǎn) with other similar-sounding words, such as 蛋 (dàn, egg). Be careful to differentiate by context and tone, since they have completely different meanings.

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Etymology of 钽

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

Semantic (meaning)钅
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Phonetic (sound)旦
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Origin

钽 = 钅 + 旦. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 钽

IDS Structure⿰钅旦
钽Full character
=
钅jin1
left
旦dan4
right
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Parts

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How to say tantalum in Chinese

“tantalum” in Chinese is钽tǎn

钽 (tǎn) refers to tantalum, a chemical element with the symbol Ta and atomic number 73. It is primarily used in electronics for capacitors and high-power resistors. The term is mainly used in scientific and industrial contexts, particularly in discussions about materials and their properties.

When to use 钽

While钽 is mostly used in technical or scientific discussions, ensure you pronounce it correctly with the third tone (tǎn), as mispronouncing it might lead to confusion with other words. It's less common in everyday conversation, so use it primarily in academic or professional settings.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 钽 (tǎn) with other similar-sounding words, such as 蛋 (dàn, egg). Be careful to differentiate by context and tone, since they have completely different meanings.

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Word Family of 钽

Words containing this character1
钽tǎntantalum (chemistry)鉭

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Tantalum is essential in the production of capacitors used in smartphones, laptops, and other electronic devices due to its high melting point and excellent conductivity.

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