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氩 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
氩yàargonn, 10 strokes, radical 气, rank #35193, Very Hard
氩yàargon (chemistry)unknown, 10 strokes, radical 气, rank #35193, Very Hard
yà(ya4) T4
  1. 1argon
  2. 2argon (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

氩(氬)yà(ya4)

氩 (yà) refers to argon, a noble gas that is colorless, odorless, and inert. It is commonly used in various applications, such as in light bulbs and as an inert gas shield in welding. The term is often found in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and physics.

Strokes10Radical气Frequency#35193DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese scientific contexts, argon plays a significant role in the development of modern technologies, such as lasers and welding techniques, reflecting China's advancements in science and industry.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant 'Yacht' (sounds like 'yà') floating in a sea of colorless gas. The yacht represents the noble and inert nature of argon, which floats around without reacting with other elements.

Meanings of 氩

yà(ya4)
1argon
2argon (chemistry)
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About 氩

氩Simplified
氬Traditional
10Strokes
气Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 氩

Usage Notes

While '氩' is straightforward in scientific contexts, learners might confuse it with other gases like '氧' (oxygen) or '氮' (nitrogen). It's typically used in formal or technical discussions, so avoid using it in everyday conversation unless discussing chemistry.

HSK Study Tips

Although '氩' is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with other scientific terms. Students should focus on recognizing the character's radicals and understanding its usage in chemistry-related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 氩 with similar characters like '氧' (oxygen) or '氮' (nitrogen). For example, saying '我喜欢氮' (I like nitrogen) when discussing argon is incorrect; the correct phrase is '我喜欢氩'.

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Etymology of 氩

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

Phonosemantic compound. 气 represents the meaning and 亚 represents the sound. Simplified form of 氬.

Memory Hint

gas

Semantic (meaning)气
+
Phonetic (sound)亚
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Origin

氩 = 气 + 亚. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 氩

IDS Structure⿹气亚
氩Full Character
=
气qi4
enclosing
亚ya4
inner
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Parts

Which of these is part of 氩?

How to say argon in Chinese

“argon” in Chinese is氩yà

氩 (yà) refers to argon, a noble gas that is colorless, odorless, and inert. It is commonly used in various applications, such as in light bulbs and as an inert gas shield in welding. The term is often found in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and physics.

When to use 氩

While '氩' is straightforward in scientific contexts, learners might confuse it with other gases like '氧' (oxygen) or '氮' (nitrogen). It's typically used in formal or technical discussions, so avoid using it in everyday conversation unless discussing chemistry.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 氩 with similar characters like '氧' (oxygen) or '氮' (nitrogen). For example, saying '我喜欢氮' (I like nitrogen) when discussing argon is incorrect; the correct phrase is '我喜欢氩'.

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Word Family of 氩

Words Containing This Character1
氩yàargon (chemistry)氬

Frequently Asked Questions about 氩

氩 is pronounced as 'yà', with a falling tone.

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