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唑 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
唑zuòin chemistry, -azolex, 10 strokes, radical 口
唑zuòazole (chemistry)unknown, 10 strokes, radical 口
zuò(zuo4) T4
  1. 1in chemistry, -azole
  2. 2azole (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

唑zuò(zuo4)

The character 唑 (zuò) refers to a class of chemical compounds known as azoles, which are five-membered heterocyclic compounds containing at least one nitrogen atom. Commonly used in pharmaceuticals and agriculture, azoles play a significant role in antifungal treatments and biochemistry. This term is primarily used in scientific contexts.

Strokes10Radical口
Cultural Note

The term azole is commonly encountered in the context of traditional and modern medicine in China, where herbal remedies and chemical pharmaceuticals are both significant in healthcare practices.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wizard (the character 唑) casting a spell with a potion that has a unique smell (the 'z' sound) to ward off magical fungi. The '口' (kǒu) on the left resembles a mouth, suggesting the idea of tasting or smelling these potent potions in a lab.

Meanings of 唑

zuò(zuo4)
1in chemistry, -azole
2azole (chemistry)
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About 唑

唑Simplified
10Strokes
口Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 唑

Usage Notes

In scientific writing, ensure that you use 唑 (zuò) specifically in contexts related to chemistry, as it may not be understood in casual conversation. Be cautious with pronunciation; the fourth tone can be easily confused with other tones. It is often used in combination with other characters to specify types of azoles, such as '咪唑' (mī zuò) for imidazole.

HSK Study Tips

Although 唑 (zuò) is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it connects to advanced topics in chemistry and can help learners understand compound words. Students focusing on scientific language should pay attention to similar compounds and their nomenclature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 唑 as 'zǒ', using the third tone instead of the correct fourth tone. Additionally, some may confuse it with similar-sounding words, so it's important to practice both the pronunciation and the context in which it's used.

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Etymology of 唑

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 坐 represents the sound.

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mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)坐
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Case file: 唑

Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 坐 represents the sound.

  1. 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half坐 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymouth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 唑?

Decomposition of 唑

IDS Structure⿰口坐
唑Full Character
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口kou3
left
坐Zuo4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 唑?

How to say in chemistry, -azole in Chinese

“in chemistry, -azole” in Chinese is唑zuò

The character 唑 (zuò) refers to a class of chemical compounds known as azoles, which are five-membered heterocyclic compounds containing at least one nitrogen atom. Commonly used in pharmaceuticals and agriculture, azoles play a significant role in antifungal treatments and biochemistry. This term is primarily used in scientific contexts.

When to use 唑

In scientific writing, ensure that you use 唑 (zuò) specifically in contexts related to chemistry, as it may not be understood in casual conversation. Be cautious with pronunciation; the fourth tone can be easily confused with other tones. It is often used in combination with other characters to specify types of azoles, such as '咪唑' (mī zuò) for imidazole.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 唑 as 'zǒ', using the third tone instead of the correct fourth tone. Additionally, some may confuse it with similar-sounding words, so it's important to practice both the pronunciation and the context in which it's used.

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唑

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Grammar Patterns of 唑

唑 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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Complete the Sentence

这类含氮化合物的例子是咪____, 三聚氰酸三酰胺, 三聚氰酸一酰胺.

Examples of such nitrogenous compounds are imidazole, ammeline, ammelide.

Example Sentences for 唑 (2)

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这类含氮化合物的例子是咪唑, 三聚氰酸三酰胺, 三聚氰酸一酰胺.

zhè lèi hán dàn huà hé wù de lì zǐ shì mī zuò, , sān jù qíng suān sān xiān, àn , sān jù qíng suān yī.

Examples of such nitrogenous compounds are imidazole, ammeline, ammelide.
2
这类含氮化合物的例子是咪脲唑,三聚氰酸三酰胺, 三聚氰酸一酰胺.

zhè lèi hán dàn huà hé wù de lì zǐ shì mī niào zuò, , sān jù qíng suān sān xiān, àn , sān jù qíng suān yī.

Examples of such nitrogenous compounds are imidurazole, ammeline, ammelide.

Word Family of 唑

Words Containing This Character5
唑zuòazole (chemistry)
甲硝唑Flagyl (trade name)
咪唑imidazole (chemistry) (loanword)
噻唑thiazole (chemistry)
吡唑pyrazole (chemistry) (loanword)
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Compound Meaning

What does 唑 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 唑

唑 refers to a group of chemical compounds known as azoles, which are important in various applications, including antifungal medications.

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