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镥lǔlutetiumg, 17 strokes, radical 钅, rank #77292, Very Hard
镥lǔlutetium (chemistry)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅, rank #77292, Very Hard
lǔ(lu3)lu T3
  1. 1lutetium
  2. 2lutetium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

镥(鑥)lǔ(lu3)

镥 (lǔ) refers to the chemical element lutetium, which is a rare earth metal. It is commonly used in various high-tech applications including catalysts and in the production of certain types of lasers. As a scientific term, it is primarily encountered in chemistry and materials science contexts.

Strokes17Radical钅Frequency#77292DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

Lutetium is significant in modern technologies, especially in the development of LED lights and advanced materials, reflecting China's growing role in high-tech industries.

Memory tip

Think of 镥 as a treasure (金, 'gold', the radical for metal) found in the depths of the earth. The 'l' sound in 'lutetium' can be remembered with the image of a 'lu' (like 'loo') that leads down to the hidden treasures of rare earth metals.

Meanings of 镥

lǔ(lu3)
1lutetium
2lutetium (chemistry)
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镥Simplified
鑥Traditional
17Strokes
钅Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Since 镥 is a specialized term, it's mainly used in formal scientific discussions. Learners should avoid using it in casual conversations. Additionally, be careful with the tone; the third tone (lǔ) must be pronounced correctly to avoid confusion with other characters.

HSK Study Tips

Although 镥 is not an HSK vocabulary word, understanding it can enhance your scientific vocabulary, which is beneficial for learners aiming for HSK 5 or higher. Focus on memorizing its pronunciation and context of use in chemistry.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 镥 with other similar-sounding characters. For instance, confusing it with 录 (lù) which means 'to record'. Always remember that 镥 relates specifically to the metal lutetium.

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Etymology of 镥

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)鲁
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Origin

镥 = 钅 + 鲁. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 镥

IDS Structure⿰钅鲁
镥Full character
=
钅jin1
left
鲁Lu3
right
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How to say lutetium in Chinese

“lutetium” in Chinese is镥lǔ

镥 (lǔ) refers to the chemical element lutetium, which is a rare earth metal. It is commonly used in various high-tech applications including catalysts and in the production of certain types of lasers. As a scientific term, it is primarily encountered in chemistry and materials science contexts.

When to use 镥

Since 镥 is a specialized term, it's mainly used in formal scientific discussions. Learners should avoid using it in casual conversations. Additionally, be careful with the tone; the third tone (lǔ) must be pronounced correctly to avoid confusion with other characters.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 镥 with other similar-sounding characters. For instance, confusing it with 录 (lù) which means 'to record'. Always remember that 镥 relates specifically to the metal lutetium.

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Word Family of 镥

Words containing this character1
镥lǔlutetium (chemistry)鑥

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Lutetium is important for its applications in catalysts and in making certain lasers, which are critical in various technological advancements.

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