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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
钐shānsamariumg, 8 strokes, radical 钅
钐shānsamarium (chemistry)unknown, 8 strokes, radical 钅
shān(shan1) T1
  1. 1samarium
  2. 2samarium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

钐(釤)shān(shan1)

钐 (shān) refers to samarium, a chemical element with the symbol Sm. It is a rare earth metal that is used in various applications, including electronics and nuclear reactors. In chemistry, samarium is significant for its properties and uses in high-temperature superconductors.

Strokes8Radical钅
Cultural Note

Samarium is often associated with advancements in technology and materials science in China, where rare earth metals play a crucial role in high-tech industries and manufacturing.

Memory Tip

Imagine a shiny metallic samurai (similar to 'samarium') wielding a sword made of samarium. The character 钐 can be visualized as a sword (the radical 钗) combined with the idea of a rare metal, linking both the meaning and sound to the image of a samurai.

Meanings of 钐

shān(shan1)
1samarium
2samarium (chemistry)
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About 钐

钐Simplified
釤Traditional
8Strokes
钅Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 钐

Usage Notes

钐 is primarily used in scientific and technical contexts, so it may not be encountered frequently in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding elements or characters that relate to more common materials. Always pair it with its chemical symbol (Sm) for clarity in scientific discussions.

HSK Study Tips

While 钐 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it falls within the realm of specialized vocabulary for those interested in chemistry. Learners should focus on related chemical terms and symbols for a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 钐 with other similar-sounding elements like 锆 (gāo, zirconium) or 锇 (ě, osmium). Make sure to remember that 钐 specifically refers to samarium and use its chemical symbol (Sm) to avoid confusion.

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Etymology of 钐

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

metal

Semantic (meaning)钅
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Phonetic (sound)彡
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Origin

钐 = 钅 + 彡. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 钐

IDS Structure⿰钅彡
钐Full Character
=
钅jin1
left
彡shan1
right
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How to say samarium in Chinese

“samarium” in Chinese is钐shān

钐 (shān) refers to samarium, a chemical element with the symbol Sm. It is a rare earth metal that is used in various applications, including electronics and nuclear reactors. In chemistry, samarium is significant for its properties and uses in high-temperature superconductors.

When to use 钐

钐 is primarily used in scientific and technical contexts, so it may not be encountered frequently in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding elements or characters that relate to more common materials. Always pair it with its chemical symbol (Sm) for clarity in scientific discussions.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 钐 with other similar-sounding elements like 锆 (gāo, zirconium) or 锇 (ě, osmium). Make sure to remember that 钐 specifically refers to samarium and use its chemical symbol (Sm) to avoid confusion.

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Word Family of 钐

Words Containing This Character1
钐shānsamarium (chemistry)釤

Frequently Asked Questions about 钐

The symbol for samarium is Sm.

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