HSK 7, n, 11 strokes, radical 钅, rank #12468, Hard
铝
lǚ
aluminum (chemistry)
HSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 钅, rank #12468, Hard
铝
lǚ
aluminum
HSK 7, n, 11 strokes, radical 钅, rank #12468, Hard
铝
lǚ
aluminum (chemistry)
HSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 钅, rank #12468, Hard
lǚ(lü3)
primary
T3
1aluminum
2aluminum (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026
铝(鋁)lǚ(lü3)
铝 (lǚ) refers to aluminum, a lightweight metal used in various applications including construction and packaging. It is commonly encountered in discussions about materials, chemistry, and manufacturing. In technical contexts, it can denote both the element and its compounds.
Strokes11Radical钅Frequency#12468DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, aluminum is widely used in construction and consumer products, reflecting the country's industrial growth. The use of aluminum in everyday items, such as cans and foil, is common, highlighting its importance in modern Chinese life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a shiny, light metal that you can lift easily. The character 铝 has the radical 金 (metal) on the left side, which signifies that it relates to metals, while the right side sounds like 'lǚ', similar to 'lee', as if someone is lifting a 'light' aluminum sheet like a feather.
Meanings of 铝
lǚ(lü3)
primary
1aluminum
2aluminum (chemistry)
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About 铝
铝Simplified
鋁Traditional
11Strokes
钅Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 铝
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a shiny, light metal that you can lift easily. The character 铝 has the radical 金 (metal) on the left side, which signifies that it relates to metals, while the right side sounds like 'lǚ', similar to 'lee', as if someone is lifting a 'light' aluminum sheet like a feather.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the pronunciation; learners often mispronounce lǚ as lǜ. This character is more formal and technical, so it's commonly used in scientific contexts, rather than in everyday conversation. It's often seen in phrases related to materials, such as 铝合金 (aluminum alloy).
HSK Study Tips
Although 铝 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it can be related to HSK-level vocabulary concerning materials and industries. Students should focus on understanding its usage in technical discussions and how it connects with other metal-related terms.
Cultural Note
In China, aluminum is widely used in construction and consumer products, reflecting the country's industrial growth. The use of aluminum in everyday items, such as cans and foil, is common, highlighting its importance in modern Chinese life.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 铝 with other similar-sounding words like 硫 (liú, sulfur). It's important to distinguish them by focusing on their meanings and contexts. For example, saying '我喜欢铝' (I like aluminum) is correct in a technical context, but inappropriate in casual conversation.
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Grammar Patterns of 铝
铝 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
这座楼完全是现代主义风格：采用玻璃和____质材料，以灰色作为基调。
The building is impeccably modernist: glass, aluminium and grey.
You bake it on both sides and place it in aluminum foil.
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它们都是钾和钙的铝硅酸盐类.
tā mén dū shì jiǎ hé gài de lǚ guī suān yán lèi.
They are alumino - silicates of sodium . potassium and calcium.
Cultural Notes for 铝
🏮Cultural insight
In China, aluminum is widely used in construction and consumer products, reflecting the country's industrial growth. The use of aluminum in everyday items, such as cans and foil, is common, highlighting its importance in modern Chinese life.
Word Family of 铝
Words Containing This Character6
铝lǚaluminum (chemistry)鋁
铝合金aluminum alloy鋁合金
氧化铝aluminum oxide氧化鋁
铝箔aluminum foil鋁箔
铝土bauxite鋁土
氢氧化铝aluminum hydroxide氫氧化鋁
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Compound Meaning
What does 铝 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 铝
It is pronounced as 'lǚ', with a rising tone.
Aluminum is commonly used in construction, packaging, and manufacturing of consumer goods.
It's primarily used in technical and formal contexts rather than casual conversation.
