U+9398 "鎘" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character
U+9398 "鎘" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that traditionally refers to a type of metal or a metallic element, and in modern usage it is the standard Chinese name for the chemical element cadmium, as adopted in scientific and technical contexts. This character consists of a metal radical on the left side, indicating its association with metallic substances, and a phonetic component on the right that provides a clue to its pronunciation, which is "gé" in Mandarin. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard as part of the CJK Unified Ideographs block ensures that this character can be reliably encoded, stored, and exchanged across digital platforms, facilitating accurate representation of Chinese text in fields ranging from chemistry to everyday communication.