钾 (jiǎ) - Potassium — a soft, silver-white metallic element (symbol

钾Tone 3

jiǎ ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical: 钅

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钾 · jiǎ

Potassium — a soft, silver-white metallic element (symbol K, atomic number 19), essential for living organisms.

Potassium — a soft, silver-white metallic element (symbol

Usage highlights

Potassium elementPotassium chloridePotassium permanganatePotassium hydroxidePotassium carbonatePotassium sulfate

Synonyms

  • K— Chemical symbol for potassium

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Bananas are rich in potassium (钾).
  • Potassium chloride is a common salt substitute (氯化钾).
  • A potassium deficiency can cause muscle cramps (缺钾).
  • Potassium nitrate is used in fertilizer (硝酸钾).

Collocations

  • Potassium element(钾元素)
  • Potassium chloride(氯化钾)
  • Potassium permanganate(高锰酸钾)
  • Potassium hydroxide(氢氧化钾)
  • Potassium carbonate(碳酸钾)
  • Potassium sulfate(硫酸钾)

Idioms

  • No common idioms feature this character due to its scientific nature.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 钾 was created in modern times for scientific use, with the metal radical 钅 indicating its metallic nature.
  • It is primarily used in chemical, medical, and nutritional contexts, with no significant historical or literary cultural weight.

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