锌

鋅
xīn
辛 + 钅
Frequency#3533

Definitions

xīn zinc (chemistry)

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 辛 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鋅.

Semantic: 钅 Phonetic: 辛

About

The character "锌", representing the element zinc, is a modern phono-semantic construction with the simplified metal radical "钅" and the phonetic component "辛", originating from the traditional form "鋅" that combines the full metal radical "金" with "辛". Its creation was driven by the need for a dedicated character for the metal, where "辛" serves primarily to indicate the pronunciation xīn, while the radical categorizes it as a metallic element. The character has consistently denoted zinc since its adoption, without semantic shift.

Example Sentences Hide

锌是一种金属元素。

Xīn shì yī zhǒng jīnshǔ yuánsù.

Zinc is a metallic element.

牛奶中含有锌元素。

Niúnǎi zhōng hányǒu xīn yuánsù.

Milk contains zinc.

锌对健康很重要。

Xīn duì jiànkāng hěn zhòngyào.

Zinc is important for health.

镀锌钢板能防锈。

Dùxīn gāngbǎn néng fángxiù.

Galvanized steel plates can prevent rust.

人体需要微量锌。

Réntǐ xūyào wēiliàng xīn.

The human body needs trace amounts of zinc.

锌缺乏会导致免疫力下降。

Xīn quēfá huì dǎozhì miǎnyìlì xiàjiàng.

Zinc deficiency can lead to decreased immunity.

电池中的锌片是负极材料。

Diànchí zhōng de xīn piàn shì fùjí cáiliào.

The zinc sheet in batteries is the negative electrode material.

科学家研究锌在神经元中的作用。

Kēxuéjiā yánjiū xīn zài shénjīngyuán zhōng de zuòyòng.

Scientists study the role of zinc in neurons.

Related Characters

Component: 辛

辩 辞 辨 薛 宰 辟 辣 辜 瓣 辫 梓 莘 辦 辯

Component: 钅

钱 错 银 铁 销 钟 镇 针 镜 键 锁 钢 铺 锋

Example Words

氧化锌