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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
锿āieinsteiniumg, 14 strokes, radical 钅, rank #60925, Very Hard
锿āieinsteinium (chemistry)unknown, 14 strokes, radical 钅, rank #60925, Very Hard
āi(ai1)ai T1
  1. 1einsteinium
  2. 2einsteinium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

锿(鎄)āi(ai1)

The character 锿 (āi) represents einsteinium, a synthetic element in the periodic table with the atomic number 99. This element is named after physicist Albert Einstein and is primarily used in scientific research. It is not commonly encountered in everyday conversation, making it primarily relevant in academic or scientific contexts.

Strokes14Radical钅Frequency#60925DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

Einsteinium is a part of modern scientific achievement and represents the continuous pursuit of knowledge in China, reflecting the country's investment in scientific research and education. Its naming after Einstein highlights the respect for scientific figures in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine einsteinium as a rare treasure hidden in the ground, represented by the character 锿. The left part, 钅 (metal), suggests its metallic nature, while the right part can remind you of Einstein's genius, connecting the sound 'āi' with his iconic image of discovery.

Meanings of 锿

āi(ai1)
1einsteinium
2einsteinium (chemistry)
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About 锿

锿Simplified
鎄Traditional
14Strokes
钅Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Since 锿 is a scientific term, it is rarely used in everyday speech, which means it is primarily found in academic or specialized contexts. Be careful to use the correct pronunciation (āi), as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other words. Its usage is formal and specific to chemistry.

HSK Study Tips

Although 锿 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be useful for students interested in scientific terminology. Students should focus on understanding how chemical elements are named in Mandarin, as this can help them grasp related vocabulary at higher levels.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 锿 with similar-sounding characters or mix it up with other chemical elements. For example, saying '锿' instead of '氦' (helium) can lead to misunderstandings. Always check the context to ensure the correct element is being referred to.

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Etymology of 锿

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)哀
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Origin

锿 = 钅 + 哀. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 锿

IDS Structure⿰钅哀
锿Full character
=
钅jin1
left
哀Ai1
right
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How to say einsteinium in Chinese

“einsteinium” in Chinese is锿āi

The character 锿 (āi) represents einsteinium, a synthetic element in the periodic table with the atomic number 99. This element is named after physicist Albert Einstein and is primarily used in scientific research. It is not commonly encountered in everyday conversation, making it primarily relevant in academic or scientific contexts.

When to use 锿

Since 锿 is a scientific term, it is rarely used in everyday speech, which means it is primarily found in academic or specialized contexts. Be careful to use the correct pronunciation (āi), as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other words. Its usage is formal and specific to chemistry.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 锿 with similar-sounding characters or mix it up with other chemical elements. For example, saying '锿' instead of '氦' (helium) can lead to misunderstandings. Always check the context to ensure the correct element is being referred to.

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Word Family of 锿

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锿āieinsteinium (chemistry)鎄

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锿 represents the chemical element einsteinium.

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