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腈 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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jīngacrylicn, 12 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #64573, Very Hard
jīng(jing1) T1
  1. 1acrylic
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March 24, 2026
jīng(jing1)

腈 (jīng) refers to a type of synthetic polymer commonly known as acrylic. It is often used in the manufacturing of fibers, paints, and plastics, due to its durability and versatility. In everyday language, it may appear in contexts related to textiles and materials science.

Strokes12RadicalFrequency#64573DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

Acrylic fibers are widely used in Chinese fashion and textile industries, showcasing the country's significant role in global manufacturing. This reflects the modern blend of traditional craftsmanship with contemporary materials.

Memory Tip

Think of 腈 as 'a king (jīng)' in the realm of synthetic materials. The '腈' character combines the radical for 'meat' (月) with 'capital' (京), suggesting that this material has a 'meaty' strength in textiles, making it a 'king' among fibers.

Meanings of 腈

jīng(jing1)
1acrylic
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About 腈

Simplified
12Strokes
Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 腈

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 腈 as 'a king (jīng)' in the realm of synthetic materials. The '腈' character combines the radical for 'meat' (月) with 'capital' (京), suggesting that this material has a 'meaty' strength in textiles, making it a 'king' among fibers.

Usage Notes

腈 is primarily used in technical and industrial contexts, so it might not be common in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words or characters in terms of pronunciation and context. In writing, ensure you use it in contexts specifically discussing materials or textiles.

HSK Study Tips

While 腈 is not listed in the HSK levels, learners at a higher level, especially those interested in science or technology vocabulary, should focus on the application of this term within specific fields like chemistry or fashion design.

Cultural Note

Acrylic fibers are widely used in Chinese fashion and textile industries, showcasing the country's significant role in global manufacturing. This reflects the modern blend of traditional craftsmanship with contemporary materials.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 腈 with similar-sounding words like 精 (jīng), which means 'essence' or 'refined'. For example, saying '我买了精材料' (wǒ mǎile jīng cáiliào) instead of '我买了腈材料' (wǒ mǎile jīng cáiliào) can lead to misunderstandings.

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Pronunciation of 腈

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Etymology of 腈

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 腈?

Decomposition of 腈

IDS Structure⿰⺼青
Full Character
=
rou4
left
Qing1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 腈?

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Grammar Patterns of 腈

腈 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 3

Complete the Sentence

过氧化苯甲酰 、 特别是偶氧二异丁____不参加链移反应.

Benzoylperoxide, and especially azobisisobutyronitrile, do not take part in transfer reactions.

Example Sentences for 腈 (3)

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过氧化苯甲酰 、 特别是偶氧二异丁腈不参加链移反应.

guò yǎng huà běn jiǎ xiān、 、 tè bié shì ǒu yǎng èr yì dīng jīng bù cān jiā liàn yí fǎn.

Benzoylperoxide, and especially azobisisobutyronitrile, do not take part in transfer reactions.
2
从苯乙腈制取苯基硝基甲烷就用这个方法.

cóng běn yǐ jīng zhì qǔ běn jī xiāo jī jiǎ wán jiù yòng zhè gè fāng fǎ.

This is a generally known method for obtaining phenylnitromethane from benzyl cyanide.
3
设计了一套回收制药废液中乙腈的新工艺.

shè jì le yī tào huí shōu zhì yào fèi yè zhōng yǐ jīng de xīn gōng yì.

A novel process of acetonitrile recovery from pharmaceutical effluent was designed.

Cultural Notes for 腈

🏮Cultural insight

Acrylic fibers are widely used in Chinese fashion and textile industries, showcasing the country's significant role in global manufacturing. This reflects the modern blend of traditional craftsmanship with contemporary materials.

Word Family of 腈

Words Containing This Character4
jīngacrylic
腈纶acrylic fiber腈綸
丙烯腈acrylo-nitrile
异腈carbylamine異腈
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Compound Meaning

What does 腈 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 腈

Common products include sweaters, sportswear, and home furnishings like carpets and curtains.