氯
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Meaning: chlorine
💡 Think 'green gas' (lǜ sounds like 'green') with radical 气 (gas).
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Character Story & Explanation
The character 氯 (lǜ) is a modern invention, combining the radical 气 (gas) with 录 (record, sound). It represents 'chlorine', a greenish-yellow gas discovered in the 18th century. This character exemplifies how Chinese adapts existing components for scientific terms, reflecting the element's gaseous nature and its distinctive color.
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