Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "砷", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "砷", and master the standard way of writing the character "砷".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 砷
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "砷" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
砷
Pronunciation: [shēn]
Part of Speech: Noun
1. A non-metallic element, grayish-white, with metallic luster, in crystalline form; it is brittle and toxic. Compounds can be used as disinfectants and pesticides. Previously known as "砒".
2. A non-metallic element in trivalent and pentavalent states, historically referred to as "砒". Typically metallic iron-gray in color, crystalline, and brittle. Arsenic is often alloyed in small amounts (such as in arsenic-lead alloy for making bullets), and its compounds are primarily used to manufacture poisons (such as pesticides), medicines, and glass. (English: arsenic) - Element symbol As.