(jiǎ)

10 strokesTrad.

potassium (chemistry)

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Character information

Pinyin
jiǎ
Meaning
potassium (chemistry)
Strokes
10
HSK level
Traditional

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰钅甲

In this compound, the meaning comes from (metal); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

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How to write step by step

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

jiǎyán

potassium chloride KCl

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potassium cyanide KCN

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potassium chloride

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potassium sorbate, E202 (a food preservative)

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potassium chlorate

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potassium cyanide KCN

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