钾
jiǎ
Potassium in Chinese is 钾 (jiǎ).
钾 is the noun used to refer to the chemical element potassium.
Meaning: the chemical element (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
jiǎ
Did you know?
- Because 钾 is a modern scientific character, it is rarely found in ancient Chinese literature, appearing only after Western chemistry was introduced to China.
- In Chinese nomenclature, many chemical elements are named by combining a metal radical with a specific phonetic component. For 'potassium', the phonetic part 甲 (jiǎ) is used to provide the sound, even though its original meaning is 'first' or 'shell'.
- When discussing nutrition, Chinese speakers use the term 补钾 (bǔ jiǎ) to mean 'supplementing potassium', using a verb that specifically implies 'filling a void' or 'replenishing' rather than just 'eating'.
Examples in context
- 化学家在分析中加入了钾试剂，以测量其反应。The chemist added potassium reagent to the analysis to measure its reaction.
- 我们身体需要摄取足够的钾来保持正常的生理功能。Our bodies require an adequate intake of potassium to maintain normal physiological functions.
- 钾是一种化学元素。Jiǎ shì yī zhǒng huà xué yuán sù.Potassium is a chemical element.
- 这种化合物含有钾。Zhè zhǒng huà hé wù hán yǒu jiǎ.This compound contains potassium.
- 钾在周期表中非常重要。Jiǎ zài zhōu qī biǎo zhōng fēi cháng zhòng yào.Potassium is very important in the periodic table.
Example conversation
Two students are studying for a chemistry exam in the library.
- 梓涵 Zihan你能解释一下钾的作用吗？Nǐ néng jiě shì yī xià jiǎ de zuò yòng ma?Can you explain the function of potassium?
- 俊杰 Junjie当然可以，它是碱金属。Dāng rán kě yǐ, tā shì jiǎn jīn shǔ.Of course, it is an alkali metal.
- 梓涵 Zihan那它的化学性质是什么？Nà tā de huà xué xìng zhì shì shén me?Then what are its chemical properties?
- 俊杰 Junjie它非常活跃。Tā fēi cháng huó yuè.It is very reactive.
