硅

guī
圭 + 石

Definitions

guī silicon (chemistry)

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 石 represents the meaning and 圭 represents the sound.

Semantic: 石 Phonetic: 圭

About

A modern phono-semantic compound, 硅 uses the stone radical 石 on the left to place it among minerals, rocks, and non-metallic elements. The right side features 圭, which serves only as a phonetic indicator for pronunciation, without conveying its historical meaning of jade tablets. Coined relatively recently to translate Western chemical terminology, this character specifically designates the element silicon, having fully replaced an earlier term. It is now ubiquitous in scientific, industrial, and technological contexts related to semiconductors, computer chips, and modern electronics.

Example Sentences Hide

硅谷有很多科技公司。

Guīgǔ yǒu hěnduō kējì gōngsī.

Silicon Valley has many technology companies.

这个手机用了硅胶套。

Zhège shǒujī yòngle guījiāo tào.

This phone uses a silicone case.

硅片是半导体重要材料。

Guīpiàn shì bàndǎotǐ zhòngyào cáiliào.

Silicon wafers are important materials for semiconductors.

硅橡胶常用于制作厨具。

Guīxiàngjiāo cháng yòng yú zhìzuò chújù.

Silicone rubber is often used to make kitchen utensils.

硅酸可以用于生产玻璃。

Guīsuān kěyǐ yòng yú shēngchǎn bōli.

Silicic acid can be used in the production of glass.

硅钢片能减少变压器损耗。

Guīgāng piàn néng jiǎnshǎo biànyā qì sǔnhào.

Silicon steel sheets can reduce transformer losses.

硅藻土是一种天然的过滤材料。

Guīzǎo tǔ shì yī zhǒng tiānrán de guòlǜ cáiliào.

Diatomaceous earth is a natural filtration material.

高纯度硅是制造集成电路的基础。

Gāo chúndù guī shì zhìzào jíchéng diànlù de jīchǔ.

High-purity silicon is the foundation for manufacturing integrated circuits.

Related Characters

Component: 圭

封 街 挂 佳 鞋 娃 桂 哇 奎 蛙 卦 洼 闺 恚

Component: 石

确 研 破 础 硬 码 碰 矿 碎 岩 碍 磨 磁 碗

Example Words

二氧化硅 硅胶 硅谷 多晶硅 硅化木 硅片 硅脂 硅酸 硅酸盐