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胂 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
胂shènarsineg, 9 strokes, radical ⺼
shèn(shen4) T4
  1. 1arsine
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March 24, 2026

胂shèn(shen4)

The character 胂 (shèn) refers to 'arsine', a chemical compound that includes arsenic. It is primarily used in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and toxicology, to describe this specific type of gas that can be harmful. Due to its specialized use, this term is not commonly encountered in everyday conversation.

Strokes9Radical⺼
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the understanding of toxic substances like arsine is critical in environmental health discussions, especially concerning pollution and industrial safety. Awareness of such terms can reflect a society's approach to science and safety regulations.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sinister 'shen' (shèn) figure lurking behind a lab, releasing a mysterious gas. The radical 胂 resembles a 'shady' figure with a 'gas mask' over its face, reminding you that this character is related to toxic substances.

Meanings of 胂

shèn(shen4)
1arsine
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About 胂

胂Simplified
9Strokes
⺼Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 胂

Usage Notes

This term is highly technical and is primarily used in academic or scientific discussions about chemistry. Be cautious with pronunciation, as similar-sounding words might lead to confusion. Ensure you're using the correct context to avoid misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Since 胂 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, focus on its roots in chemical studies if you're interested in science-related language. Students at higher levels may want to explore related compounds and their implications in chemistry.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 胂 with similar characters due to its uncommon usage. For example, mistakenly using 胂 when referring to common gases like 氧 (yǎng) for oxygen can lead to misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 胂

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

organic compound

Semantic (meaning)⺼
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Phonetic (sound)申
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Case file: 胂

  1. 1The meaning half⺼ carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half申 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayorganic compound
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 胂?

Decomposition of 胂

IDS Structure⿰⺼申
胂Full Character
=
⺼rou4
left
申Shen1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 胂?

How to say arsine in Chinese

“arsine” in Chinese is胂shèn

The character 胂 (shèn) refers to 'arsine', a chemical compound that includes arsenic. It is primarily used in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and toxicology, to describe this specific type of gas that can be harmful. Due to its specialized use, this term is not commonly encountered in everyday conversation.

When to use 胂

This term is highly technical and is primarily used in academic or scientific discussions about chemistry. Be cautious with pronunciation, as similar-sounding words might lead to confusion. Ensure you're using the correct context to avoid misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 胂 with similar characters due to its uncommon usage. For example, mistakenly using 胂 when referring to common gases like 氧 (yǎng) for oxygen can lead to misunderstandings.

Write 胂

胂

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Word Family of 胂

Words Containing This Character1
胂shènarsine
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Compound Meaning

What does 胂 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 胂

It translates to 'arsine', a chemical compound.

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