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March 24, 2026
镁(鎂)měi(mei3)
镁 (měi) refers to the chemical element magnesium, which is a silver-white metal commonly used in various industries, including construction and manufacturing. It is essential for biological processes in humans and is a key component in many alloys.
Strokes14Radical钅Frequency#19122DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, magnesium is often discussed in the context of health and nutrition, particularly due to its role in human health and various dietary supplements available in the market.
Memory Tip
Imagine a shiny silver coin (representing magnesium) that is 'me' (sounds like 'měi') and glimmers in the light. The radical 钅 (metal) indicates its nature as a metal, helping you remember both its meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 镁
měi(mei3)
1magnesium
2magnesium (chemistry)
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About 镁
镁Simplified
鎂Traditional
14Strokes
钅Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 镁
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a shiny silver coin (representing magnesium) that is 'me' (sounds like 'měi') and glimmers in the light. The radical 钅 (metal) indicates its nature as a metal, helping you remember both its meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
While discussing chemistry, 镁 is often used in both formal and informal contexts. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding elements; pay attention to context to avoid this. It often collocates with terms like '合金' (alloy) and '化合物' (compound).
HSK Study Tips
Although 镁 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can connect with HSK 4 and 5 words related to science and health. Students should focus on its usage in scientific contexts and familiarize themselves with other chemical elements.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, magnesium is often discussed in the context of health and nutrition, particularly due to its role in human health and various dietary supplements available in the market.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly write 镁 as '美' (měi), which means beautiful. Remember that 镁 specifically refers to magnesium, while 美 refers to aesthetics.
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Grammar Patterns of 镁
镁 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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铬铁矿及(或)菱____矿化通常是与蛇绿岩有关.
Chromite and / or magnesite mineralization is usually related to the ophiolites.
The mechanism of slag penetration resistance was emphatically studied in this work.
3
电视镁光灯的强光让他直眨眼睛，他努力不让自己的恼怒表现出来。
diàn shì měi guāng dēng de qiáng guāng ràng tā zhí zhǎ yǎn jīng， ， tā nǔ lì bù ràng zì jǐ de nǎo nù biǎo xiàn chū。
He tried not to let his irritation show as he blinked in the glare of the television lights.
4
这种自相矛盾的问题只有证实钙与镁之间的相互作用程度才能得到解决.
zhè zhǒng zì xiāng máo dùn de wèn tí zhī yǒu zhèng shí gài yǔ měi zhī jiān de xiāng hù zuò yòng chéng dù cái néng dé dào jiě jué.
This paradox may be resolved by determining the extent of interation between calcium and magnesium.
Cultural Notes for 镁
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, magnesium is often discussed in the context of health and nutrition, particularly due to its role in human health and various dietary supplements available in the market.
Word Family of 镁
Words Containing This Character5
镁měimagnesium (chemistry)鎂
氧化镁magnesium oxide MgO氧化鎂
镁砂magnesium oxide (refractory material)鎂砂
菱镁矿magnesite菱鎂礦
镁砖magnesium brick (refractory material)鎂磚
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Compound Meaning
What does 镁 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 镁
Magnesium plays a crucial role in many bodily functions, including muscle and nerve function, blood sugar control, and blood pressure regulation.
You can say, '镁是一种重要的矿物质' (Magnesium is an important mineral).
Common compounds include 镁氧化物 (magnesium oxide) and 镁硫酸盐 (magnesium sulfate).
