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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
铽tèterbiumg, 12 strokes, radical 钅
铽tèterbium (chemistry)unknown, 12 strokes, radical 钅
tè(te4)te T4
  1. 1terbium
  2. 2terbium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

铽(鋱)tè(te4)

铽 (tè) refers to terbium, a chemical element with the atomic number 65. It is primarily used in various technological applications, such as in phosphors for color television tubes and in solid-state devices. This term is primarily used in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and materials science.

Strokes12Radical钅
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the periodic table and knowledge of elements like 铽 reflect the country's advancements in science and technology, especially in fields like electronics and materials research, which are pivotal for modern innovations.

Memory tip

Think of the character 铽 as a combination of metal (the radical 钅, representing 'metal') and a sound that resembles 'tè', which can remind you of 'terbium'. Envision a futuristic lab where scientists are experimenting with shiny metallic terbium elements that glow brightly under special lights.

Meanings of 铽

tè(te4)
1terbium
2terbium (chemistry)
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About 铽

铽Simplified
鋱Traditional
12Strokes
钅Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

铽 is a technical term that is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it is primarily found in academic or scientific discussions. Be cautious with the pronunciation, as the tone is critical; using the wrong tone could lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 铽 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, understanding its components can help students recognize other characters related to chemistry and elements. Focus on the radical 钅, as it appears in many other metal-related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 铽 with similar-sounding characters, leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying 铽 instead of 铁 (tiě, iron) in a context discussing metals can create misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 铽

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)忒
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Origin

铽 = 钅 + 忒. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 铽

IDS Structure⿰钅忒
铽Full character
=
钅jin1
left
忒te4
right
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Parts

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How to say terbium in Chinese

“terbium” in Chinese is铽tè

铽 (tè) refers to terbium, a chemical element with the atomic number 65. It is primarily used in various technological applications, such as in phosphors for color television tubes and in solid-state devices. This term is primarily used in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and materials science.

When to use 铽

铽 is a technical term that is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it is primarily found in academic or scientific discussions. Be cautious with the pronunciation, as the tone is critical; using the wrong tone could lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 铽 with similar-sounding characters, leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying 铽 instead of 铁 (tiě, iron) in a context discussing metals can create misunderstandings.

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Word Family of 铽

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铽tèterbium (chemistry)鋱

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