peptide (two or more amino acids linked by peptide bonds CO-NH)
unknown, 8 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #21595, Hard
tài(tai4) T4
1peptide
2peptide (two or more amino acids linked by peptide bonds CO-NH)
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March 24, 2026
肽tài(tai4)
肽 (tài) refers to a peptide, which is a compound consisting of two or more amino acids joined by peptide bonds. Peptides play crucial roles in biological functions and are fundamental in fields such as biochemistry and nutrition. This term is commonly used in scientific contexts, especially in discussions about proteins and their synthesis.
Strokes8Radical⺼Frequency#21595DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese medicine and nutrition, peptides are often discussed in the context of health supplements and dietary products, underlining their importance in promoting wellness and longevity.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'tie' (sounds like 'tài') made of amino acids, linking them together just like how a peptide links amino acids. The character 肽 has the radical 肉 (ròu), which relates to meat, emphasizing the biological component of peptides in living organisms.
Meanings of 肽
tài(tai4)
1peptide
2peptide (two or more amino acids linked by peptide bonds CO-NH)
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肽Simplified
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AI Study Notes for 肽
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'tie' (sounds like 'tài') made of amino acids, linking them together just like how a peptide links amino acids. The character 肽 has the radical 肉 (ròu), which relates to meat, emphasizing the biological component of peptides in living organisms.
Usage Notes
肽 is primarily used in formal, scientific contexts. Learners often confuse it with related terms like 蛋白质 (dànbáizhì, protein) and 氨基酸 (ānjīsùan, amino acid). Pay attention to the proper pronunciation of 'tài' as it can be easily mispronounced.
HSK Study Tips
肽 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it connects with other scientific terms related to biology and chemistry that learners may encounter at higher levels. Focus on understanding its role in biochemistry to appreciate its context within the language.
Cultural Note
In Chinese medicine and nutrition, peptides are often discussed in the context of health supplements and dietary products, underlining their importance in promoting wellness and longevity.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistakenly use 肽 when referring to proteins in general, while it specifically denotes smaller chains. For example, saying 肽 when they mean 蛋白质 is incorrect; they should use 蛋白质 to refer to proteins.
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Cultural Notes for 肽
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese medicine and nutrition, peptides are often discussed in the context of health supplements and dietary products, underlining their importance in promoting wellness and longevity.
Word Family of 肽
Words Containing This Character4
肽tàipeptide (two or more amino acids linked by peptide bonds CO-NH)
多肽polypeptide, chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds CO-NH, a component of protein
内啡肽endorphin內啡肽
肽键peptide bond CO-NH肽鍵
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Compound Meaning
What does 肽 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 肽
肽 refers to smaller chains of amino acids, while 蛋白质 (protein) is a larger structure made up of one or more polypeptides.
Typically, 肽 is used in specialized discussions about biochemistry, so it's not common in casual conversation.
