磂 (liú) - Liu — a rare character referring to a & also used in some names.

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liú ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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磂 · liú

Liu — a rare character referring to a type of mineral, possibly related to sulfur or a similar substance;

also used in some names.

Liu — a rare character referring to aalso used in some names.

Usage highlights

Liu stoneLiu compoundLiu elementLiu mineral

Synonyms

  • 硫— sulfur (more common character for sulfur)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mineral contains liu (磂石).
  • This compound has sulfur-like properties (磂化合物).
  • The name Liu Shi (磂石) appears in some texts.

Collocations

  • Liu stone(磂石)
  • Liu compound(磂化合物)
  • Liu element(磂元素)
  • Liu mineral(磂矿物)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character with limited usage in modern Chinese
  • Primarily appears in historical or specialized mineralogical contexts
  • Sometimes used in names but very uncommon

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