Definitions

(adjective) magnetic
(noun) porcelain

Etymology phono-semantic

stone

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "磁" originates from the concept of the magnetic stone, with its structure integrating the semantic radical "石" for stone, which categorizes it within the realm of minerals, and the component "慈" functioning principally as a phonetic element to suggest its pronunciation. Initially referring specifically to lodestone or magnetite, the term's application gradually broadened to encompass the general properties of magnetism and magnetic fields. Throughout its history, the character's form has remained consistent without a separate traditional variant that underwent simplification, and its meaning has steadily evolved from denoting a particular substance to representing the abstract scientific principles associated with magnetic force.

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铁可以吸铁。

Cítiě kěyǐ xī tiě.

Magnets can attract iron.

带里录了音乐。

Cídài lǐ lùle yīnyuè.

Music is recorded on the magnetic tape.

银行卡是卡。

Yínhángkǎ shì cíkǎ.

Bank cards are magnetic cards.

地球有一个场。

Dìqiú yǒu yīgè cíchǎng.

The Earth has a magnetic field.

悬浮列车很快。

Cíxuánfú lièchē hěn kuài.

Maglev trains are very fast.

力是看不见的力量。

Cílì shì kàn bù jiàn de lìliàng.

Magnetic force is an invisible force.

科学家研究现象。

Kēxuéjiā yánjiū cí xiànxiàng.

Scientists study magnetic phenomena.

这种材料具有高性。

Zhè zhǒng cáiliào jùyǒu gāo cíxìng.

This material has high magnetism.