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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鋦jūcuriumx, 15 strokes, radical 釒
jū(ju1) T1
  1. 1curium
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March 24, 2026

鋦jū(ju1)

The character 鋦 (jū) refers to the chemical element curium, which is a synthetic element in the actinide series. It is primarily used in nuclear applications and scientific research contexts. This character is less common and is typically encountered in specialized scientific discussions or literature.

Strokes15Radical釒
Cultural Note

Curium is named after Marie Curie and her husband Pierre Curie, who were pioneers in the study of radioactivity. This reflects China's appreciation for scientific achievements and the global impact of research in the field of nuclear science.

Memory Tip

Imagine a shiny metal that glows with a soft light, representing curium's properties. The character 鋦 has the metal radical 钅 (jīn) on the left, indicating that it is a metal, and the phonetic component 余 (yú) on the right, which sounds like 'you' – think of 'you' finding a treasure of curium in a lab!

Meanings of 鋦

jū(ju1)
1curium
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About 鋦

鋦Simplified
15Strokes
釒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 鋦

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 鋦 with other metal-related characters due to the similar radical. This character is used mainly in scientific contexts, so it may not appear in everyday conversation. Be cautious with pronunciation, as mispronouncing jū can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

While 鋦 is not listed in the HSK levels, it connects to HSK vocabulary related to science and technology. Students should focus on understanding context-specific vocabulary and how characters relate to fields like chemistry when studying this term.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鋦 with similar characters like 鋼 (gāng, steel). Remember that 鋦 specifically denotes curium, not just any metal, so be mindful of context when using it.

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Etymology of 鋦

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

metal

Semantic (meaning)釒
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Phonetic (sound)局
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Origin

鋦 = 釒 + 局. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鋦

IDS Structure⿰釒局
鋦Full Character
=
釒jin1
left
局ju2
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 鋦?

How to say curium in Chinese

“curium” in Chinese is鋦jū

The character 鋦 (jū) refers to the chemical element curium, which is a synthetic element in the actinide series. It is primarily used in nuclear applications and scientific research contexts. This character is less common and is typically encountered in specialized scientific discussions or literature.

When to use 鋦

Learners often confuse 鋦 with other metal-related characters due to the similar radical. This character is used mainly in scientific contexts, so it may not appear in everyday conversation. Be cautious with pronunciation, as mispronouncing jū can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鋦 with similar characters like 鋼 (gāng, steel). Remember that 鋦 specifically denotes curium, not just any metal, so be mindful of context when using it.

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Cultural Notes for 鋦

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The concept of synthetic elements like curium is often less emphasized in everyday Western discussions, where elements are more commonly associated with natural occurrences.

Word Family of 鋦

Words Containing This Character1
锔jūto mend by stapling or cramping broken pieces together鋦
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Characters with 鋦

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鋦

It specifically refers to the synthetic element curium, which has important applications in nuclear science.

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