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肼 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
jǐnghydrazineg, 8 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #31787, Very Hard
jǐng(jing3) T3
  1. 1hydrazine
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March 24, 2026

jǐng(jing3)

肼 (jǐng) refers to hydrazine, a chemical compound often used as a rocket propellant and in various industrial applications. It is a colorless, flammable liquid with a strong ammonia-like odor, and it is known for its high reactivity. This term is primarily used in scientific and technical contexts.

Strokes8RadicalFrequency#31787DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, the use of hydrazine is critical in aerospace technology, linking this term to the country's advancements in space exploration. Understanding its applications can provide insights into China's industrial capabilities.

Memory Tip

Think of 肼 (jǐng) as a 'jink' of energy in rockets. The character 肉 (ròu) at the top suggests something that 'fuels' the reaction, while the bottom part signifies a chemical structure. Imagine a rocket jinking through the sky powered by this explosive compound.

Meanings of 肼

jǐng(jing3)
1hydrazine
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About 肼

Simplified
8Strokes
Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 肼

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 肼 (jǐng) as a 'jink' of energy in rockets. The character 肉 (ròu) at the top suggests something that 'fuels' the reaction, while the bottom part signifies a chemical structure. Imagine a rocket jinking through the sky powered by this explosive compound.

Usage Notes

肼 is mostly used in technical discussions, so it's important to use it in the correct context, such as chemistry or engineering conversations. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding words. Be mindful of its formal register.

HSK Study Tips

肼 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it connects to scientific terms that may appear in advanced studies. Focus on understanding its usage in chemistry to grasp related vocabulary at higher levels.

Cultural Note

In China, the use of hydrazine is critical in aerospace technology, linking this term to the country's advancements in space exploration. Understanding its applications can provide insights into China's industrial capabilities.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 肼 with other similar characters like 敬 (jìng, to respect) due to the similar pronunciation. Always remember that 肼 relates specifically to chemical terminology.

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Pronunciation of 肼

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Etymology of 肼

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

organic compound

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 肼?

Decomposition of 肼

IDS Structure⿰⺼井
Full Character
=
rou4
left
Jing3
right
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Which of these is a component of 肼?

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Grammar Patterns of 肼

肼 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

Exercise 1 of 1

Complete the Sentence

这种燃料的例子是一甲____和二硼烷.

Examples of such fuels are monomethyl - hydrazine and diborane.

Example Sentences for 肼 (1)

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这种燃料的例子是一甲肼和二硼烷.

zhè zhǒng rán liào de lì zǐ shì yī jiǎ jǐng hé èr péng wán.

Examples of such fuels are monomethyl - hydrazine and diborane.

Cultural Notes for 肼

🏮Cultural insight

In China, the use of hydrazine is critical in aerospace technology, linking this term to the country's advancements in space exploration. Understanding its applications can provide insights into China's industrial capabilities.

Word Family of 肼

Words Containing This Character1
jǐnghydrazine
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Compound Meaning

What does 肼 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 肼

肼 is primarily used as a rocket propellant and in various industrial processes.