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镤 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
镤púprotactiniumg, 17 strokes, radical 钅, rank #69108, Very Hard
镤púprotactinium (chemistry)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅, rank #69108, Very Hard
pú(pu2) T2
  1. 1protactinium
  2. 2protactinium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

镤(鏷)pú(pu2)

镤 (pú) refers to the chemical element protactinium, which is a rare and radioactive metal. It is primarily used in nuclear reactors and research due to its unique properties. This term is mainly encountered in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and physics.

Strokes17Radical钅Frequency#69108DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, the study of chemistry and the development of nuclear technology have historical significance, especially in the context of scientific advancements during the 20th century. Understanding terms like 镤 is crucial for students pursuing careers in science and technology.

Memory Tip

Imagine '镤' as a shiny metal (the radical 钅 represents metal) that you find in a lab, glowing with radioactive energy. The pronunciation 'pú' can remind you of 'pu' from 'puzzle', symbolizing the complexity of dealing with rare elements in chemistry.

Meanings of 镤

pú(pu2)
1protactinium
2protactinium (chemistry)
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About 镤

镤Simplified
鏷Traditional
17Strokes
钅Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 镤

Usage Notes

This term is primarily used in formal scientific contexts, so it may not be familiar in everyday conversation. Learners should be careful to use the correct pronunciation, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words. Collocations like '镤的性质' (properties of protactinium) are common.

HSK Study Tips

While 镤 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with HSK vocabulary related to science and elements. Students should focus on specialized vocabulary within the context of chemistry to understand its usage better.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 镤 with other similar elements due to the complexity of chemical vocabulary. For example, mistaking it for '铀' (uranium) or '钚' (plutonium) due to similar contexts can lead to errors; it’s important to remember that镤 specifically refers to protactinium.

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Pronunciation of 镤

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Etymology of 镤

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)菐
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Case file: 镤

  1. 1The meaning half钅 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half菐 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 镤?

Decomposition of 镤

IDS Structure⿰钅菐
镤Full Character
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钅jin1
left
菐pu2
right
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How to say protactinium in Chinese

“protactinium” in Chinese is镤pú

镤 (pú) refers to the chemical element protactinium, which is a rare and radioactive metal. It is primarily used in nuclear reactors and research due to its unique properties. This term is mainly encountered in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and physics.

When to use 镤

This term is primarily used in formal scientific contexts, so it may not be familiar in everyday conversation. Learners should be careful to use the correct pronunciation, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words. Collocations like '镤的性质' (properties of protactinium) are common.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 镤 with other similar elements due to the complexity of chemical vocabulary. For example, mistaking it for '铀' (uranium) or '钚' (plutonium) due to similar contexts can lead to errors; it’s important to remember that镤 specifically refers to protactinium.

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镤

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Word Family of 镤

Words Containing This Character1
镤púprotactinium (chemistry)鏷
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Compound Meaning

What does 镤 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 镤

镤 represents the chemical element protactinium, which is known for its radioactivity.

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