Skip to content
Stroke order, etymology and audio for every word.Start learning
镎 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
镎náneptuniumg, 15 strokes, radical 钅, rank #92356, Very Hard
镎náneptunium (chemistry)unknown, 15 strokes, radical 钅, rank #92356, Very Hard
ná(na2)na T2
  1. 1neptunium
  2. 2neptunium (chemistry)
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026

镎(鎿)ná(na2)

镎 (ná) refers to the chemical element neptunium, which is a radioactive actinide metal. It is primarily used in nuclear reactors and research contexts. This term is mainly encountered in scientific and academic discussions surrounding chemistry and nuclear physics.

Strokes15Radical钅Frequency#92356DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

Neptunium, though not widely known, represents the advancements in nuclear science and technology in China. The element's study reflects China's ongoing research in nuclear energy and its implications for both energy independence and international relations.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'nautical' ship sailing through the vast seas of the universe, where neptunium is discovered. The character 镎 has a metal radical (金) on the left, signifying its metallic nature, and the right part (那) sounds like 'nautical,' linking the element to its scientific roots.

Meanings of 镎

ná(na2)
1neptunium
2neptunium (chemistry)
Exercise 1 of 2

By ear

Play it, then pick what 镎 means.

About 镎

镎Simplified
鎿Traditional
15Strokes
钅Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

Podcast: 镎

JasonAmy

Podcast: 镎

Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you

AI study notes for 镎

Usage Notes

This term is often used in formal scientific contexts, so it might not be appropriate for casual conversations. Be careful with the pronunciation, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other elements. Common collocations include '镎的性质' (the properties of neptunium) or '镎的用途' (uses of neptunium).

HSK Study Tips

While 镎 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to broader themes in chemistry that are often covered in upper-level studies. Focus on understanding the context in which elements are discussed in Mandarin, and familiarize yourself with related terms like 元素 (yuánsù - element) and 化学 (huàxué - chemistry).

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 镎 with similar-sounding elements or characters, such as 钠 (nà - sodium). Remember that 镎 specifically refers to neptunium, while 钠 is a different element entirely.

AI-enhanced 2026-03-24

Pronunciation of 镎

Premium — Locked

Tone practice

Pro

Drill the tone of 镎, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.

Tone drillsPitch drawing+5 XP
Get Pro to unlock

Jason Explains 镎 to you

Let me explain 镎 for you

Make it yours

Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 镎 through them.

Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.

How well do you know 镎?

Example

Learning Lab

Knowing 镎 is seven skills, not one.

Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.

  • MeaningFree
  • CharacterFree
  • PinyinFree
  • TonePro
  • ListeningPro
  • SpeakingPro
  • WritingPro
See the Learning Lab Three facets free · no card needed

Etymology of 镎

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

metal

Semantic (meaning)钅
+
Phonetic (sound)拿
Learn more about Phono-semantic (形声字) characters
Exercise 1 of 1

Origin

镎 = 钅 + 拿. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 镎

IDS Structure⿰钅拿
镎Full character
=
钅jin1
left
拿na2
right
Exercise 1 of 2

Parts

Which of these is part of 镎?

How to say neptunium in Chinese

“neptunium” in Chinese is镎ná

镎 (ná) refers to the chemical element neptunium, which is a radioactive actinide metal. It is primarily used in nuclear reactors and research contexts. This term is mainly encountered in scientific and academic discussions surrounding chemistry and nuclear physics.

When to use 镎

This term is often used in formal scientific contexts, so it might not be appropriate for casual conversations. Be careful with the pronunciation, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other elements. Common collocations include '镎的性质' (the properties of neptunium) or '镎的用途' (uses of neptunium).

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 镎 with similar-sounding elements or characters, such as 钠 (nà - sodium). Remember that 镎 specifically refers to neptunium, while 钠 is a different element entirely.

Write 镎

镎

Practice writing 镎 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

Write correctly 3 times to earn XP

Ask Jason

Have a question about 镎?

Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.

Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.

Word Family of 镎

Words containing this character1
镎náneptunium (chemistry)鎿

Frequently asked questions about 镎

Neptunium is significant in the field of nuclear chemistry and is used in various scientific research applications.

Jason Recommends

Not sure what to learn after 镎?

Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.

A sample week, replayed. Every page you study lands here in the order you did it — your own replay starts with a free account.

See the Learning Lab