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element in Chinese

element in Chinese is 元素 — element means a basic or essential part of something larger.

element in Chinese

元素
noun
Pronounced: yuán sù
(chemistry) A chemical substance made entirely of one such type of atom; any one of the simplest chemical substances that cannot be decomposed in a chemical reaction or by any chemical means and made up of atoms all having the same number of protons.

What does "element" mean?

  1. noun A basic or essential part of something larger.
    "Trust is a key element of any good relationship."
  2. noun In chemistry, a substance made of only one type of atom, which cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
    "Oxygen and gold are both chemical elements."
  3. noun A small but noticeable amount of a quality, or a heating part inside an appliance.
    "There was an element of truth in what he said."
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element in a sentence

  • Trust is a key element of any good relationship.
  • Surprise is an important element of good storytelling.
  • Oxygen and gold are both chemical elements.
  • There was an element of truth in what he said.

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What is "element" in Chinese?

"element" in Chinese is 元素. element means: A basic or essential part of something larger.

How do you pronounce 元素?

"element" in Chinese is 元素, pronounced "yuán sù".

How do you use "element" in a sentence?

Example: "Trust is a key element of any good relationship." In Chinese, "element" is 元素.

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