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Be cautious with the tone; 'sè' is pronounced with a falling tone. This word is typically used in scientific contexts, so it may not appear in everyday conversation. Common collocations include '铯钟' (sè zhōng - cesium clock) and '铯盐' (sè yán - cesium salt).
铯 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it connects to HSK 6 level chemical terms. Students should focus on the pronunciation and contextual usage in scientific texts, as well as related terms like '元素' (yuánsù - element).
Learners often confuse 铯 with similar-sounding words. For example, saying 'sī' instead of 'sè' changes the meaning entirely. Ensure correct tone usage to avoid confusion.
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Etymology of 铯
metal
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How to say cesium in Chinese
“cesium” in Chinese is铯
铯 (sè) refers to the chemical element cesium, which is a soft, silvery-gold alkali metal with the atomic number 55. It's often used in atomic clocks and has important applications in various scientific fields, especially in chemistry and physics.
When to use 铯
Be cautious with the tone; 'sè' is pronounced with a falling tone. This word is typically used in scientific contexts, so it may not appear in everyday conversation. Common collocations include '铯钟' (sè zhōng - cesium clock) and '铯盐' (sè yán - cesium salt).
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Learners often confuse 铯 with similar-sounding words. For example, saying 'sī' instead of 'sè' changes the meaning entirely. Ensure correct tone usage to avoid confusion.
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