元素 (yuán sù) — element, component (key part of something); (chemistry) chemical element; (mathematics) element (member of a set)
Definition
A general word for 'element' or 'component,' used in everyday, scientific (chemistry), and mathematical contexts. Closer to 成分 in everyday use; 要素 is reserved for a 'key/essential' element, and 因素 specifically means a 'factor' (cause or influence).
noun
elementcomponent (key part of something)(chemistry) chemical element(mathematics) element (member of a set)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 元素。Zhè ge gù shi de guān jiàn yuán sù shì yǒu yì hé xìn rèn.The key elements of this story are friendship and trust.
- 。Jīn hé yín dōu shì huà xué yuán sù.Gold and silver are both chemical elements.
- 元素。Jí hé zhōng de měi gè yuán sù dōu bù xiāng tóng.Every element in the set is different.
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