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    Referring to 'nucleus' or 'nuclear' with 核 (hé)

    Description & Modification
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    核 + Noun

    Explanation

    核 (hé) is a noun meaning "nucleus" or "core," and it is commonly used as a modifier meaning "nuclear." It appears in compound words related to nuclear science or energy. For example, 核研究组织 means "nuclear research organization."

    Examples

    • 这个国家正在发展核能源。

      Zhège guójiā zhèngzài fāzhǎn hé néngyuán.

      This country is developing nuclear energy.

    • 核技术在医学领域也有很多应用。

      Hé jìshù zài yīxué lǐngyù yě yǒu hěn duō yìngyòng.

      Nuclear technology also has many applications in the medical field.

    • 科学家们在讨论核安全的问题。

      Kēxuéjiāmen zài tǎolùn hé ānquán de wèntí.

      Scientists are discussing issues of nuclear safety.

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