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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
苊èacenaphtheneg, 7 strokes, radical 艹
苊èacenaphthene (C12H10)unknown, 7 strokes, radical 艹
è(e4)e T4
  1. 1acenaphthene
  2. 2acenaphthene (C12H10)
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March 24, 2026

苊è(e4)

苊 (è) refers to acenaphthene, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C12H10. It is primarily used in organic chemistry and industrial processes. The term is specialized and may not be commonly encountered outside of scientific contexts.

Strokes7Radical艹
Cultural note

In China, the study of chemistry and environmental science is increasingly important due to pollution concerns and industrial growth. Terms like 苊 are part of the curriculum in higher education, reflecting the country's emphasis on scientific advancement.

Memory tip

Think of 苊 (è) as a 'chemical plant' where complex molecules like acenaphthene are produced. The character has a radical that resembles a leaf (艹), suggesting it comes from nature, while the left component '艹' can remind you of 'chemical' because it relates to organic compounds.

Meanings of 苊

è(e4)
1acenaphthene
2acenaphthene (C12H10)
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About 苊

苊Simplified
7Strokes
艹Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 苊

Usage Notes

苊 is a technical term mostly used in chemistry, so it is not used in everyday conversation. Be cautious when using it in mixed company, as it may confuse those outside of scientific fields. Make sure to pronounce the tone correctly as it changes the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

苊 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, so learners should treat it as an advanced term relevant to specialized studies in chemistry. Focus on its pronunciation and context within scientific literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 苊 with similar-sounding characters or use it inappropriately in casual conversations. For example, saying '我喜欢苊' (I like acenaphthene) is incorrect; it should be reserved for scientific discussions.

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Etymology of 苊

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)厄
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Origin

苊 = 艹 + 厄. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 苊

IDS Structure⿱艹厄
苊Full character
=
艹cao3
top
厄e4
bottom
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Parts

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How to say acenaphthene in Chinese

“acenaphthene” in Chinese is苊è

苊 (è) refers to acenaphthene, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C12H10. It is primarily used in organic chemistry and industrial processes. The term is specialized and may not be commonly encountered outside of scientific contexts.

When to use 苊

苊 is a technical term mostly used in chemistry, so it is not used in everyday conversation. Be cautious when using it in mixed company, as it may confuse those outside of scientific fields. Make sure to pronounce the tone correctly as it changes the meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 苊 with similar-sounding characters or use it inappropriately in casual conversations. For example, saying '我喜欢苊' (I like acenaphthene) is incorrect; it should be reserved for scientific discussions.

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Word Family of 苊

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苊èacenaphthene (C12H10)

Frequently Asked Questions about 苊

Acenaphthene is primarily used in chemical synthesis and as a solvent in various industrial processes.

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