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nèi
Meaning: neon Ne
💡 Inside (内) the gas (气) is neon (氝) - think gas inside a sign.
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氝 (nèi) meaning in English —

氝 (nèi) is a rare Chinese character used to translate the chemical element neon (Ne). It combines the radical 气 (gas) with 内 (inside), indicating a gas. In daily life, you might see it on neon signs or in scientific contexts in China, though 氖 (nǎi) is more common. Its usage reflects how Chinese creates characters for modern elements.

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