氪
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Meaning: krypton
💡 Think 'kè' sounds like 'krypton' – add gas radical 气 for the element.
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Character Story & Explanation
氪 (kè) is the Chinese character for the noble gas krypton, used in lighting and lasers. In China, it appears in science classrooms and tech contexts. The radical 气 (qì, 'gas') hints at its gaseous state, while 克 (kè) provides pronunciation. Krypton is not a daily word, but it's essential in chemistry and physics.
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