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鑭 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鑭lánlanthanumx, 25 strokes, radical 釒
lán(lan2) T2
  1. 1lanthanum
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March 24, 2026

鑭lán(lan2)

The character 鑭 (lán) represents lanthanum, a chemical element with the atomic number 57. It is commonly used in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and materials science, where it plays a role in various applications such as catalysts and phosphors.

Strokes25Radical釒
Cultural Note

In modern Chinese education, science and technology are emphasized, with elements like lanthanum being important in the study of materials used in electronics and other fields, reflecting China's growth in technological innovation.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'lantern' (sounds like 'lan') illuminating the 'rare earth' elements, including lanthanum. The character 鑭 features the metal radical 金, indicating its association with metals, while the phonetic component 藍 (lán) suggests a connection to a blue-hued light from the lantern.

Meanings of 鑭

lán(lan2)
1lanthanum
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About 鑭

鑭Simplified
25Strokes
釒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is primarily used in technical and scientific discussions, so it is not commonly found in everyday conversation. Be careful to pronounce it with the correct third tone (lán), as a mistake in tone can lead to confusion with other characters.

HSK Study Tips

While 鑭 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it relates to other chemistry-related terms and characters that students may encounter, particularly in advanced studies. Focus on familiarizing yourself with the context of chemical elements and their properties.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鑭 with similar-sounding characters due to its specific tone. For example, saying 'lan' with a second tone would be incorrect; the correct pronunciation is with a third tone (lán).

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Etymology of 鑭

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)闌
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Origin

鑭 = 釒 + 闌. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鑭

IDS Structure⿰釒闌
鑭Full Character
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釒jin1
left
闌lan2
right
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How to say lanthanum in Chinese

“lanthanum” in Chinese is鑭lán

The character 鑭 (lán) represents lanthanum, a chemical element with the atomic number 57. It is commonly used in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and materials science, where it plays a role in various applications such as catalysts and phosphors.

When to use 鑭

This character is primarily used in technical and scientific discussions, so it is not commonly found in everyday conversation. Be careful to pronounce it with the correct third tone (lán), as a mistake in tone can lead to confusion with other characters.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鑭 with similar-sounding characters due to its specific tone. For example, saying 'lan' with a second tone would be incorrect; the correct pronunciation is with a third tone (lán).

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Word Family of 鑭

Words Containing This Character2
镧lánlanthanum (chemistry)鑭
镧系元素lanthanoid (rare earth series), namely: lanthanum La57 鑭|镧[lán], cerium Ce58 鈰|铈[shì], praseodymium Pr59 鐠|镨[pǔ], neodymium Nd60 釹|钕[nǚ], promethium Pm61 鉕|钷[pǒ], samarium Sm62 釤|钐[shān], europium Eu63 銪|铕[yǒu], gadolinium Gd64 釓|钆[gá], terbium Tb65 鋱|铽[t鑭系元素
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鑭

Lanthanum is used in various applications, including catalysts in petroleum refining and in making special glass and phosphors.

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