Chinese

yuánsù
Meaning: element
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

元
素

Example sentences

Hydrogen and oxygen are chemical elements.
這部電影融合了東西方的文化元素。
这部电影融合了东西方的文化元素。
This movie blends Eastern and Western cultural elements.
氫是週期表中最輕的元素。
氢是周期表中最轻的元素。
Hydrogen is the lightest element in the periodic table.
化學家利用週期表來預測元素的性質。
化学家利用周期表来预测元素的性质。
Chemists use the periodic table to predict the properties of elements.

Usage Notes

Refers to chemical elements or fundamental components of a whole.

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