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砜 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
砜fēngsulfoneg, 9 strokes, radical 石, rank #68455, Very Hard
fēng(feng1) T1
  1. 1sulfone
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March 24, 2026

砜(碸)fēng(feng1)

The character 砜 (fēng) refers to a class of organic compounds known as sulfones, which are characterized by the presence of a sulfonyl group (R-SO2-R'). These compounds are commonly used in various chemical and pharmaceutical applications, often involved in the synthesis of other complex molecules.

Strokes9Radical石Frequency#68455DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In modern China, the development and application of sulfones are significant in the pharmaceutical industry, reflecting the country's advancements in chemical research and development.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'fence' (sounds like 'fēng') made of sulfonyl groups. Picture this fence protecting a garden of chemical reactions, showcasing how sulfones play a crucial role in organic chemistry.

Meanings of 砜

fēng(feng1)
1sulfone
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About 砜

砜Simplified
碸Traditional
9Strokes
石Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 砜

Usage Notes

This character is primarily used in scientific and technical contexts, particularly in chemistry. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words and ensure they use the correct tone when pronouncing it. Remember that it is a specific term that may not be widely understood outside of specialized fields.

HSK Study Tips

While 砜 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding this term can enhance your grasp of scientific vocabulary in Chinese. Focus on related chemical terms in HSK and practice using them in context to improve retention.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 砜 by using the wrong tone, saying 'feng' instead of 'fēng'. Additionally, some may confuse it with similar characters like 碰 (pèng), which means 'to touch'.

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Etymology of 砜

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

mineral

Semantic (meaning)石
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Phonetic (sound)风
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Case file: 砜

  1. 1The meaning half石 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half风 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymineral
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 砜?

Decomposition of 砜

IDS Structure⿰石风
砜Full Character
=
石dan4
left
风feng1
right
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Which of these is a component of 砜?

How to say sulfone in Chinese

“sulfone” in Chinese is砜fēng

The character 砜 (fēng) refers to a class of organic compounds known as sulfones, which are characterized by the presence of a sulfonyl group (R-SO2-R'). These compounds are commonly used in various chemical and pharmaceutical applications, often involved in the synthesis of other complex molecules.

When to use 砜

This character is primarily used in scientific and technical contexts, particularly in chemistry. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words and ensure they use the correct tone when pronouncing it. Remember that it is a specific term that may not be widely understood outside of specialized fields.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 砜 by using the wrong tone, saying 'feng' instead of 'fēng'. Additionally, some may confuse it with similar characters like 碰 (pèng), which means 'to touch'.

Write 砜

砜

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Word Family of 砜

Words Containing This Character1
砜fēngsulfone碸
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Compound Meaning

What does 砜 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 砜

Sulfones are commonly used in pharmaceuticals and as intermediates in chemical synthesis, making them important in various industrial processes.

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