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锶 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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锶sīstrontiumng, 14 strokes, radical 钅, rank #29943, Very Hard
锶sīstrontium (chemistry)unknown, 14 strokes, radical 钅, rank #29943, Very Hard
sī(si1) T1
  1. 1strontium
  2. 2strontium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

锶(鍶)sī(si1)

锶 (sī) refers to the chemical element strontium, which is a soft, silvery metal. It is commonly used in fireworks and in the production of certain alloys and glass. In a chemistry context, it is important to recognize its properties and uses in various applications.

Strokes14Radical钅Frequency#29943DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In modern China, strontium is significant in fireworks production, a popular cultural practice during festivals like the Spring Festival, where colorful displays are essential to celebrations.

Memory Tip

Imagine a shiny silver metal that looks like a 'sissy' because it’s soft. The character 锶 has the 'metal' radical 钅 on the left, reminding us it’s a metal, while the right side 'si' sounds like 'sissy', helping you remember the pronunciation.

Meanings of 锶

sī(si1)
1strontium
2strontium (chemistry)
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About 锶

锶Simplified
鍶Traditional
14Strokes
钅Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 锶

Usage Notes

锶 is a technical term primarily used in scientific contexts, especially chemistry. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding elements like 锌 (xīn, zinc). It's important to use the correct tone (sī) to avoid misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 锶 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects with vocabulary related to chemistry and elements. Focus on understanding its properties and uses in sentences about science or industry, which may aid in comprehension of other related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 锶, mistakenly saying it with a different tone, such as sǐ or sà. Remember, the correct tone is sī, which is high and level.

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Etymology of 锶

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)思
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Case file: 锶

  1. 1The meaning half钅 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half思 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymetal
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 锶?

Decomposition of 锶

IDS Structure⿰钅思
锶Full Character
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钅jin1
left
思si1
right
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Which of these is a component of 锶?

How to say strontium in Chinese

“strontium” in Chinese is锶sī

锶 (sī) refers to the chemical element strontium, which is a soft, silvery metal. It is commonly used in fireworks and in the production of certain alloys and glass. In a chemistry context, it is important to recognize its properties and uses in various applications.

When to use 锶

锶 is a technical term primarily used in scientific contexts, especially chemistry. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding elements like 锌 (xīn, zinc). It's important to use the correct tone (sī) to avoid misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 锶, mistakenly saying it with a different tone, such as sǐ or sà. Remember, the correct tone is sī, which is high and level.

Write 锶

锶

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Word Family of 锶

Words Containing This Character1
锶sīstrontium (chemistry)鍶
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Compound Meaning

What does 锶 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 锶

锶 is primarily used in the production of fireworks and in certain types of glass and alloys.

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