Definitions

guī silicon (chemistry)

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character 硅 was created in the modern era to represent the chemical element silicon, constructed as a phono-semantic compound with the stone radical 石 signifying its mineral association and the component 圭 acting primarily as a phonetic indicator. Its etymology is linked to the systematic formation of scientific vocabulary in Chinese, where such elements were often designated with the stone radical, and 圭, historically denoting a jade tablet, was selected for its sound. This character has exclusively denoted the element silicon since its adoption into the language.

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谷有很多科技公司。

Guīgǔ yǒu hěnduō kējì gōngsī.

Silicon Valley has many technology companies.

这个手机用了胶套。

Zhège shǒujī yòngle guījiāo tào.

This phone uses a silicone case.

片是半导体重要材料。

Guīpiàn shì bàndǎotǐ zhòngyào cáiliào.

Silicon wafers are important materials for semiconductors.

橡胶常用于制作厨具。

Guīxiàngjiāo cháng yòng yú zhìzuò chújù.

Silicone rubber is often used to make kitchen utensils.

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.

钢片能减少变压器损耗。

Guīgāng piàn néng jiǎnshǎo biànyā qì sǔnhào.

Silicon steel sheets can reduce transformer losses.

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.