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氨 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
氨ānammonian, 10 strokes, radical 气, rank #12889, Very Hard
ān(an1) T1
  1. 1ammonia
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March 24, 2026

氨ān(an1)

氨 (ān) refers to ammonia, a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen widely used in fertilizers and industrial applications. It is a colorless gas with a distinct pungent odor. In chemistry, ammonia plays a crucial role in various reactions and processes, particularly in the agricultural sector.

Strokes10Radical气Frequency#12889DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

Ammonia is significant in Chinese agriculture, especially in the production of fertilizers that boost crop yields. This connection highlights the importance of chemistry in supporting China's food production efforts.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'fan' (sounds like 'ān') blowing away the strong smell of ammonia. The character 氨 includes the radical for water (氵) which hints at its gaseous nature and its formation from elements found in water and air.

Meanings of 氨

ān(an1)
1ammonia
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About 氨

氨Simplified
10Strokes
气Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

氨 is primarily used in scientific or industrial contexts, so it may not be commonly encountered in everyday conversation. Be careful with the pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can lead to confusion with unrelated terms. Common collocations include '氨水' (ammonia solution) and '氨气' (ammonia gas).

HSK Study Tips

氨 is not included in the official HSK levels, but it may appear in higher education or specialized contexts. Students should familiarize themselves with related chemical terms and their applications, as this will help in understanding discussions in scientific settings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 氨 with other similar-sounding words. For example, saying '安' (ān, meaning peace) instead of 氨 can lead to misunderstandings. Always remember the context of chemistry when using this term.

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Etymology of 氨

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

Phonosemantic compound. 气 represents the meaning and 安 represents the sound.

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gas

Semantic (meaning)气
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Phonetic (sound)安
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Case file: 氨

Phonosemantic compound. 气 represents the meaning and 安 represents the sound.

  1. 1The meaning half气 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half安 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaygas
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 氨

IDS Structure⿹气安
氨Full Character
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气qi4
enclosing
安An1
inner
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Which of these is a component of 氨?

How to say ammonia in Chinese

“ammonia” in Chinese is氨ān

氨 (ān) refers to ammonia, a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen widely used in fertilizers and industrial applications. It is a colorless gas with a distinct pungent odor. In chemistry, ammonia plays a crucial role in various reactions and processes, particularly in the agricultural sector.

When to use 氨

氨 is primarily used in scientific or industrial contexts, so it may not be commonly encountered in everyday conversation. Be careful with the pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can lead to confusion with unrelated terms. Common collocations include '氨水' (ammonia solution) and '氨气' (ammonia gas).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 氨 with other similar-sounding words. For example, saying '安' (ān, meaning peace) instead of 氨 can lead to misunderstandings. Always remember the context of chemistry when using this term.

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氨

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Grammar Patterns of 氨

氨 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 5

Complete the Sentence

氢气在工业上广泛用于制____。

Hydrogen is used extensively in industry for the production of ammonia.

Example Sentences for 氨 (10)

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氢气在工业上广泛用于制氨。

qīng qì zài gōng yè shàng guǎng fàn yòng yú zhì ān。

Hydrogen is used extensively in industry for the production of ammonia.
2
氨基甲酸苯酯除莠剂是发展最早的一种除莠剂.

ān jī jiǎ suān běn zhǐ chú yǒu jì shì fā zhǎn zuì zǎo de yī zhǒng chú yǒu jì.

Phenylcarbamate herbicides were among the earliest herbicides developed.
3
叠氨化银不溶于水或硝酸.

dié ān huà yín bù róng yú shuǐ huò xiāo suān.

Silver azide does not dissolve in water or in nitric acid.
4
采用两步交联法合成了可生物降解聚天冬氨酸水凝胶.

cǎi yòng liǎng bù jiāo lián fǎ hé chéng le kě shēng wù jiàng jiě jù tiān dōng ān suān shuǐ níng jiāo.

Biodegradable poly ( L - aspartic acid ) hydrogels were synthesized by a two step cross - linking reaction.
5
由共沉淀法得到了L - 天冬氨酸插层结构水滑石.

yóu gòng chén diàn fǎ dé dào leL- L - tiān dōng ān suān chā céng jié gòu shuǐ huá.

L - aspartic acid was intercalated into the layered double hydroxides by coprecipitation.
6
在三羧酸循环中天冬氨酸可以被分解.

zài sān suō suān xún huán zhōng tiān dōng ān suān kě yǐ bèi fēn jiě.

Aspartic acid can be broken down in the KREBS CYCLE.
7
提出了聚天冬氨酸研究领域今后的发展方向.

tí chū le jù tiān dōng ān suān yán jiū lǐng yù jīn hòu de fā zhǎn fāng xiàng.

The main research trends of polyaspartic acid are also pointed out.
8
结果: 测得冬凌草、毛叶香茶菜、显脉香茶菜所含氨基酸的含量.

jié guǒ: : cè dé dōng líng、 cǎo 、 máo yè xiāng、 chá cài 、 xiǎn mài xiāng chá cài suǒ hán ān jī suān.

Result: The content of acid in these plants was measured.
9
应用免疫组化法分别检测肝组织中细胞色素C和天冬氨酸特异性半胱氨酸蛋白酶-3 ( caspase -3 ) 的表达.

yīng yòng miǎn yì zǔ huà fǎ fēn bié jiǎn cè gān zǔ zhī zhōng xì bāo sè sùC C hé tiān dōng ān suān tè yì xìng bàn guāng ān suān dàn bái-3(caspase-3) méi -3 ( caspase -3 ) de.

Cytochrome C ( CYC ) and caspase - 3 in liver tissues were determined by immuno ( histochemistry. )
10
阿片类药物 、 N - 甲基 -D- 天(门)冬氨酸拮抗剂和离子通道阻滞剂的疗效还有待研究.

ā piàn lèi yào wù、N- 、 N - jiǎ-D- jī( -D-) tiān ( mén ) dōng ān suān jié kàng jì hé lí zǐ tōng dào zǔ zhì jì de liáo xiào huán.

Further studies are needed on opioids, N - methyl - D - aspartate antagonists, and ion channel blockers.

Word Family of 氨

Words Containing This Character20
氨ānammonia
氨基酸amino acid
氨基amino
氨水ammonia solution
转氨酶transferase (enzyme)轉氨酶
谷氨酸glutamic acid (Glu), an amino acid穀氨酸
聚氨酯polyurethane
赖氨酸lysine (Lys), an essential amino acid賴氨酸
酪氨酸tyrosine (Tyr), an amino acid
精氨酸argnine (Arg), an essential amino acid
丙氨酸alanine (Ala), an amino acid
脯氨酸proline (Pro), an amino acid
甘氨酸glycine (Gly), an amino acid
色氨酸tryptophan (Trp), an essential amino acid
氨气ammonia (gas)氨氣
丝氨酸serine (Ser), an amino acid絲氨酸
液氨liquid ammonia
亮氨酸leucine (Leu), an essential amino acid
苏氨酸threonine (Thr), an essential amino acid蘇氨酸
组氨酸histidine (His), an essential amino acid組氨酸
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Compound Meaning

What does 氨 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 氨

氨 specifically refers to ammonia, while other terms may refer to different nitrogen compounds or variations.

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