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錒āactiniumx, 15 strokes, radical 釒
ā(a1) T1
  1. 1actinium
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March 24, 2026

錒ā(a1)

The character 錒 (ā) refers specifically to the chemical element actinium, which is a rare radioactive metal. It is primarily used in radiation therapy and is notable for its properties in nuclear science. This term is mostly used in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and physics.

Strokes15Radical釒
Cultural Note

In modern Chinese education, science terms like 錒 are significant as they reflect the country's advancements in nuclear science and technology. Understanding such terms helps students engage with contemporary scientific discussions.

Memory Tip

Think of 錒 (ā) as an 'a'ctive metal; the '金' (gold radical) suggests it’s a valuable element. Imagine a scientist in a lab, surrounded by shiny metals, discovering actinium and saying 'Ah!' as he finds it in his experiments.

Meanings of 錒

ā(a1)
1actinium
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About 錒

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

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Usage Notes

Due to its scientific nature, 錒 is used in formal contexts, particularly in academic and research papers. Be careful with the pronunciation; ensure you use the correct tone (ā), as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other similar sounds.

HSK Study Tips

While 錒 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to other scientific terms that may appear in advanced studies. Focus on the radicals and components of such specialized vocabulary to understand their meanings better.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 錒 with similar-sounding characters. For example, using the wrong tone might lead to misunderstanding; ensure you say ā (high tone) instead of à (falling tone).

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Etymology of 錒

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

Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 阿 represents the sound. Simplified form of 錒.

Memory Hint

metal

Semantic (meaning)釒
+
Phonetic (sound)阿
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Origin

錒 = 釒 + 阿. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 錒

IDS Structure⿰釒阿
錒Full Character
=
釒jin1
left
阿A1
right
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Parts

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How to say actinium in Chinese

“actinium” in Chinese is錒ā

The character 錒 (ā) refers specifically to the chemical element actinium, which is a rare radioactive metal. It is primarily used in radiation therapy and is notable for its properties in nuclear science. This term is mostly used in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and physics.

When to use 錒

Due to its scientific nature, 錒 is used in formal contexts, particularly in academic and research papers. Be careful with the pronunciation; ensure you use the correct tone (ā), as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other similar sounds.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 錒 with similar-sounding characters. For example, using the wrong tone might lead to misunderstanding; ensure you say ā (high tone) instead of à (falling tone).

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Word Family of 錒

Words Containing This Character2
锕āactinium (chemistry)錒
锕系元素actinoids (rare earth series), namely: actinium Ac89 錒|锕[ā], thorium Th90 釷|钍[tǔ], protoactinium Pa91 鏷|镤[pú], uranium U92 鈾|铀[yóu], neptunium Ne93 鎿|镎[ná], plutonium Pu94 鈈|钚[bù], americium Am95 鎇|镅[méi], curium Cm96 鋦|锔[jú], berkelium Bk97 錇|锫[péi], cal錒系元素
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Frequently Asked Questions about 錒

錒 represents actinium, which is a radioactive element used in medical applications.

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