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镝 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
镝dīdysprosiumg, 16 strokes, radical 钅
镝dīdysprosium (chemistry)unknown, 16 strokes, radical 钅
镝dīarrow or arrowhead (old)unknown, 16 strokes, radical 钅
镝dídysprosiumg, 16 strokes, radical 钅
镝dídysprosium (chemistry)unknown, 16 strokes, radical 钅
镝díarrow or arrowhead (old)unknown, 16 strokes, radical 钅
dī(di1)
primary
T1
  1. 1dysprosium
  2. 2dysprosium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

镝(鏑)dī(di1)

镝 (dī) refers primarily to the chemical element dysprosium, which is a rare earth metal used in various high-tech applications. Historically, it also denotes an arrow or arrowhead in ancient contexts, showcasing its versatility in meaning. In modern usage, it is most commonly encountered in scientific and technical discussions.

Strokes16Radical钅
Cultural Note

Dysprosium plays a role in modern technology, particularly in the manufacturing of strong permanent magnets used in electric vehicles and wind turbines, reflecting China's emphasis on technological advancement.

Memory Tip

Imagine a shiny arrowhead made of a rare metal that glows with a futuristic light. The character 镝 resembles a metallic arrow (the top part) combined with a shiny element (the bottom part), reminding you of dysprosium's unique properties.

Meanings of 镝

dī(di1)
primary
1dysprosium
2dysprosium (chemistry)
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About 镝

镝Simplified
鏑Traditional
16Strokes
钅Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 镝

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the pronunciation of 'dī', as it can be confused with similar-sounding words. This term is predominantly used in scientific contexts, so it carries a formal register. Common collocations include '镝元素' (dī yuánsù - dysprosium element) and '镝合金' (dī héjīn - dysprosium alloy).

HSK Study Tips

Although 镝 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to the broader category of elements and scientific terminology, which may appear in higher-level studies. Focus on the pronunciation and context in which elements are discussed to strengthen your understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 镝 with other rare earth element characters due to their similar pronunciations and meanings. For instance, mixing it up with 镧 (lán - lanthanum) is common; ensure to focus on the context of usage to avoid this mistake.

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Pronunciation of 镝

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Etymology of 镝

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)啇
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Case file: 镝

  1. 1The meaning half钅 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half啇 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 镝?

Decomposition of 镝

IDS Structure⿰钅啇
镝Full Character
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钅jin1
left
啇di4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 镝?

How to say dysprosium in Chinese

“dysprosium” in Chinese is镝dī

镝 (dī) refers primarily to the chemical element dysprosium, which is a rare earth metal used in various high-tech applications. Historically, it also denotes an arrow or arrowhead in ancient contexts, showcasing its versatility in meaning. In modern usage, it is most commonly encountered in scientific and technical discussions.

When to use 镝

Be cautious with the pronunciation of 'dī', as it can be confused with similar-sounding words. This term is predominantly used in scientific contexts, so it carries a formal register. Common collocations include '镝元素' (dī yuánsù - dysprosium element) and '镝合金' (dī héjīn - dysprosium alloy).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 镝 with other rare earth element characters due to their similar pronunciations and meanings. For instance, mixing it up with 镧 (lán - lanthanum) is common; ensure to focus on the context of usage to avoid this mistake.

Write 镝

镝

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Word Family of 镝

Words Containing This Character1
镝dīdysprosium (chemistry)鏑
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Compound Meaning

What does 镝 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 镝

镝 represents the element dysprosium, which is significant in various technological applications.

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