Come learn 3000+ Chinese characters with HanziHero!

→
欧姆

ohm

[t]

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

ou1mu3 • ōumǔ

Meaning

Primary

ohm

Mnemonic

An 欧姆 ohm is the unit for measuring electric resistance. It is named after a scientist from 欧 Europe, and we can think of electric resistance as being a figurative 姆 nanny that determines how fast the electricity can run around and play.

Usage

电阻 的 单位 是 欧姆。

The unit of resistance is the ohm.

这 个 电路 的 电阻 是 十 欧姆。

This circuit has a resistance of ten ohms.

老师 解释 欧姆 定律。

The teacher explains Ohm's law.