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zinc

HSK 10
xīn
シ、シン
こはい
Phonosemantic compound. 釒 represents the meaning and 辛 represents the sound.
Components
Traditional (鋅)
kangxi+ peppery =
zinc
Meaning component
jīn kangxi
metal
釒 is a component form of 金.
Phonetic component
xīn peppery
bitter
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Simplified (锌)
Meaning component
jīn metal 🇨🇳
metal
钅 is a component form of 金.
Phonetic component
xīn peppery
bitter
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Notes
Chinese
/ [xīn]
zinc (chemistry)
Example Sentences