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膦lìnphosphineg, 16 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #54785, Very Hard
lìn(lin4)lin T4
  1. 1phosphine
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March 24, 2026

膦lìn(lin4)

膦 (lìn) refers to phosphine, a chemical compound often used in various industrial applications, including as a fumigant and a precursor in chemical synthesis. It is less commonly encountered in everyday conversations, primarily appearing in scientific or technical contexts.

Strokes16Radical⺼Frequency#54785DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, phosphine is sometimes discussed in relation to agricultural practices, particularly in pest control. This reflects the importance of chemistry in modern Chinese agriculture and food preservation methods.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'lean' (lìn sounds like 'lean') green phosphine gas that wafts through a lab. The character 膦 has the radical '月' (moon or flesh) suggesting something related to organic compounds, while the '林' (forest) can remind you of the layers of complexity in chemistry.

Meanings of 膦

lìn(lin4)
1phosphine
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膦Simplified
16Strokes
⺼Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

膦 is mainly used in scientific contexts, so it's not typically used in casual conversation. Be cautious about its tone; remember that the fourth tone (lìn) can change the meaning of similar-sounding words. This word is often paired with other chemical terms.

HSK Study Tips

膦 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, making it an advanced term. Students should focus on understanding chemical terminology and context when learning this word, as it relates to concepts in chemistry that may be encountered at higher academic levels.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 膦 with similar-sounding words, especially those in different tones. For instance, using 'lin' (first tone) instead of 'lìn' (fourth tone) can lead to misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 膦

Formation typePictographic 象形
六书 ClassificationPictograph (象形字)~4% of characters
Memory hint

An organic compound ⺼ containing phosphorous 粦; 粦 also provides the pronunciation

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Decomposition of 膦

IDS Structure⿰⺼粦
膦Full character
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⺼rou4
left
粦lin2
right
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How to say phosphine in Chinese

“phosphine” in Chinese is膦lìn

膦 (lìn) refers to phosphine, a chemical compound often used in various industrial applications, including as a fumigant and a precursor in chemical synthesis. It is less commonly encountered in everyday conversations, primarily appearing in scientific or technical contexts.

When to use 膦

膦 is mainly used in scientific contexts, so it's not typically used in casual conversation. Be cautious about its tone; remember that the fourth tone (lìn) can change the meaning of similar-sounding words. This word is often paired with other chemical terms.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 膦 with similar-sounding words, especially those in different tones. For instance, using 'lin' (first tone) instead of 'lìn' (fourth tone) can lead to misunderstandings.

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Word Family of 膦

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膦lìnphosphine

Frequently asked questions about 膦

膦 is primarily used in industrial applications such as fumigation and as a chemical precursor.

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