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piē
Radical: 气 5 strokes
Meaning: protium 1H
💡 Imagine a single proton (super lightweight) floating like a tiny gas bubble.
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氕 (piē) meaning in English —

氕 (piē) represents protium, the most common isotope of hydrogen with a single proton and no neutron. The radical 气 (qì, 'gas') and the phonetic component 丿 (piě, a stroke) combine to denote the lightest element. In Chinese cosmology, 氕 reflects the concept of simplicity and primordial energy, as protium is the fundamental building block of the universe. It is primarily used in scientific contexts, such as nuclear chemistry and isotope studies.

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