铍 (pī) - Beryllium — a chemical element (atomic number 4, & also refers to a type of spear or

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Beryllium — a chemical element (atomic number 4, symbol Be);

also refers to a type of spear or lance in ancient texts.

Beryllium — a chemical element (atomic number 4,also refers to a type of spear or

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Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Beryllium is a lightweight metal (铍).
  • The beryllium-copper alloy is strong (铍铜合金).
  • Ancient texts mention a weapon called a 'pi' spear (铍).
  • Beryllium is used in aerospace (航空航天用铍).

Collocations

  • beryllium metal(金属铍)
  • beryllium-copper alloy(铍铜合金)
  • beryllium oxide(氧化铍)
  • beryllium bronze(铍青铜)
  • beryllium mining(铍矿开采)
  • ancient pi spear(古铍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, 'pi' (铍) referred to a long-handled spear-like weapon used in warfare.
  • As a chemical element, beryllium was discovered in the late 18th century and named for its presence in beryl minerals.
  • Beryllium has important modern applications in aerospace, electronics, and nuclear technology due to its lightweight and stiffness.

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