硫 (liú) - Sulfur — a yellow chemical element (S) with

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Sulfur — a yellow chemical element (S) with a strong odor, used in making gunpowder, matches, and fertilizers.

Sulfur — a yellow chemical element (S) with

Usage highlights

SulfurSulfur dioxideSulfuric acidSulfur powderSulfur springSulfur compound

Synonyms

  • 硫磺— sulfur (refined form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Sulfur is a chemical element (硫元素).
  • Sulfur dioxide is an air pollutant (二氧化硫).
  • Sulfuric acid is highly corrosive (硫酸).
  • Sulfur powder is used in traditional medicine (硫磺粉).

Collocations

  • Sulfur(硫)
  • Sulfur dioxide(二氧化硫)
  • Sulfuric acid(硫酸)
  • Sulfur powder(硫磺)
  • Sulfur spring(硫磺泉)
  • Sulfur compound(硫化合物)

Idioms

  • No common idioms featuring this character directly

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Sulfur has been known in China since ancient times, primarily used in traditional medicine and alchemy.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, sulfur was used externally for skin conditions but considered toxic if ingested.
  • Sulfur springs (温泉) are valued in Chinese culture for their purported therapeutic benefits.

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