unknown, 14 strokes, radical 钅, rank #61053, Very Hard
méi(mei2) T2
1americium
2americium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026
镅(鎇)méi(mei2)
镅 (méi) refers to americium, a synthetic element in the actinide series of the periodic table. It is primarily used in smoke detectors and as a neutron source in various applications. The term is mainly used in scientific and educational contexts, particularly in chemistry and physics.
Strokes14Radical钅Frequency#61053DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
Americium is named after America, reflecting the country's role in the development of nuclear technology. The element's discovery in the 1940s marked a significant advancement in the field of chemistry and materials science.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'may' flower blooming in America, symbolizing the element americium. The character 镅 has the metal radical 钅 (indicating metal) and is pronounced like 'may,' connecting it to its American roots.
Meanings of 镅
méi(mei2)
1americium
2americium (chemistry)
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About 镅
镅Simplified
鎇Traditional
14Strokes
钅Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'may' flower blooming in America, symbolizing the element americium. The character 镅 has the metal radical 钅 (indicating metal) and is pronounced like 'may,' connecting it to its American roots.
Usage Notes
This term is quite specialized and is usually encountered in formal scientific texts. Learners should be cautious with the pronunciation, ensuring to retain the correct tone (méi) to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.
HSK Study Tips
While 镅 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can help learners in specialized fields such as chemistry. Students should focus on recognizing the radicals and components of characters related to science for better comprehension.
Cultural Note
Americium is named after America, reflecting the country's role in the development of nuclear technology. The element's discovery in the 1940s marked a significant advancement in the field of chemistry and materials science.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 镅 with similar-sounding characters, leading to mispronunciation. For example, saying 'mā' instead of 'méi' changes the meaning entirely. Always remember to use the correct tone.
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Cultural Notes for 镅
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Americium is named after America, reflecting the country's role in the development of nuclear technology. The element's discovery in the 1940s marked a significant advancement in the field of chemistry and materials science.
Word Family of 镅
Words Containing This Character1
镅méiamericium (chemistry)鎇
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Compound Meaning
What does 镅 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 镅
Americium is widely used in smoke detectors, helping to save lives by detecting smoke and fire.
Generally, 镅 is used primarily in scientific contexts, particularly in discussions surrounding nuclear chemistry.
The correct pronunciation is 'méi' with a rising tone.
