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锫péiberkeliumg, 13 strokes, radical 钅, rank #74157, Very Hard
锫péiberkelium (chemistry)unknown, 13 strokes, radical 钅, rank #74157, Very Hard
péi(pei2)pei T2
  1. 1berkelium
  2. 2berkelium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

锫(錇)péi(pei2)

The character 锫 (péi) refers specifically to berkelium, which is a synthetic element in the actinide series of the periodic table. It is often discussed in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and nuclear physics, due to its properties and uses in research.

Strokes13Radical钅Frequency#74157DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

Berkelium, the element represented by 锫, is named after the University of California, Berkeley, reflecting the importance of this institution in the field of nuclear chemistry and its contributions to science.

Memory tip

Think of the character 锫 as a 'pearl' (sounds like 'pei') in a 'metallic' setting (the radical for metal is on the left). Imagine a shiny, rare pearl found in a laboratory overflowing with metals and elements, highlighting its rarity and scientific significance.

Meanings of 锫

péi(pei2)
1berkelium
2berkelium (chemistry)
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锫Simplified
錇Traditional
13Strokes
钅Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This character is mainly used in academic or technical contexts and is rarely encountered in everyday conversation. Be cautious with pronunciation, as incorrect tone can change the meaning; ensure you emphasize the second tone (pé).

HSK Study Tips

While 锫 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can be beneficial for learners interested in specialized fields like chemistry. It connects to HSK Level 6 vocabulary about elements and scientific terminology, so focus on related words and their contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 锫 with similar-sounding characters, such as 陪 (péi), which means 'to accompany.' Ensure you remember that 锫 specifically refers to a chemical element, not to social interactions.

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Etymology of 锫

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)咅
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Origin

锫 = 钅 + 咅. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 锫

IDS Structure⿰钅咅
锫Full character
=
钅jin1
left
咅pou3
right
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Parts

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How to say berkelium in Chinese

“berkelium” in Chinese is锫péi

The character 锫 (péi) refers specifically to berkelium, which is a synthetic element in the actinide series of the periodic table. It is often discussed in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and nuclear physics, due to its properties and uses in research.

When to use 锫

This character is mainly used in academic or technical contexts and is rarely encountered in everyday conversation. Be cautious with pronunciation, as incorrect tone can change the meaning; ensure you emphasize the second tone (pé).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 锫 with similar-sounding characters, such as 陪 (péi), which means 'to accompany.' Ensure you remember that 锫 specifically refers to a chemical element, not to social interactions.

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Word Family of 锫

Words containing this character1
锫péiberkelium (chemistry)錇

Frequently asked questions about 锫

It means berkelium, a synthetic chemical element.

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