亚原子 (yà yuán zǐ) — subatomic particle

Definition

noun

subatomic particle

亚原子。
Kē xué jiā zhèng zài yán jiū yà yuán zǐ lì zǐ.
Scientists are studying subatomic particles.
亚原子。
yà yuán zǐ Shì jiè chōng mǎn le shén mì.
The subatomic world is full of mystery.
亚原子。
Zhè ge shí yàn bāng zhù wǒ men liǎo jiě yà yuán zǐ de xíng wéi.
This experiment helps us understand the behavior of subatomic particles.

Derived word

构词法gòucífǎ

前缀qiánzhuìPrefix

A fixed syllable in front that adds a shade of meaning but carries none of its own.

原子atom

偏正Modifier + head

“亚” gives sub-, and “原子” is atom; together they mean subatomic.

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A drawing of the thing itself, worn down over three thousand years into a few strokes.

This origin belongs to the traditional form 亞; 亚 is its simplified writing.

The traditional form 亞 likely shows an overhead view of a construction, perhaps a 亞-shaped tomb. Its later simplified form 亚 is just a shorthand.

Two or more meaningful parts placed together so that their meanings combine into a new one.

原 combines 泉 (spring) and 厂 (cliff), picturing a spring bursting from a cliff-side, which gives the sense of origin or source.

A drawing of the thing itself, worn down over three thousand years into a few strokes.

子 is drawn as a baby with a large head, arms stretched out, and legs wrapped in a blanket.

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