锌

鋅
xīn
辛 + 钅

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

锌 is a phono-semantic compound that combines the metal radical 钅, indicating its semantic category, with the phonetic component 辛, which provides the pronunciation. Its traditional form is 鋅, written with the full radical 釒. Historically, this character appeared in classical texts to designate a hard metal or a type of vessel, but in modern times it was repurposed as the standard character for the chemical element zinc. The phonetic 辛 originally depicted an engraving tool or a penal knife and carried meanings of punishment and bitterness; however, in 锌 it acts solely as a sound indicator, not contributing any of its original semantic content.

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