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蒈 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蒈kǎian organic compoundx, 12 strokes, radical 艹
kǎi(kai3) T3
  1. 1an organic compound
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March 24, 2026

蒈kǎi(kai3)

The character 蒈 (kǎi) refers to an organic compound, often used in the context of chemistry and related fields. This term is not commonly encountered in daily conversation but is important in scientific and academic discussions, particularly those involving organic chemistry.

Strokes12Radical艹
Cultural Note

The study of organic compounds is integral to modern Chinese medicine and agriculture, reflecting China's long history of integrating chemistry with natural resources.

Memory Tip

Imagine 蒈 as a 'kayak' (sounds like 'kǎi') floating on a chemical lake, representing the fluid and complex nature of organic compounds. The radical '艹' (grass) hints at natural origins, grounding the concept in the earth's organic materials.

Meanings of 蒈

kǎi(kai3)
1an organic compound
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About 蒈

蒈Simplified
12Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 蒈

Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 蒈, as it is a specialized term not widely recognized outside academic circles. It is typically used in formal contexts, such as scientific literature or discussions, rather than in everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

While 蒈 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your grasp of specialized language in science. Focus on related terms in organic chemistry to build a broader vocabulary in this area.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 蒈 with similar characters or use it incorrectly in casual conversation. For example, saying '我喜欢蒈' (I like 蒈) is incorrect; instead, use it in a context like '蒈的化学性质' (the chemical properties of the organic compound).

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Pronunciation of 蒈

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Etymology of 蒈

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)皆
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Case file: 蒈

  1. 1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half皆 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 蒈?

Decomposition of 蒈

IDS Structure⿱艹皆
蒈Full Character
=
艹cao3
top
皆jie1
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 蒈?

How to say an organic compound in Chinese

“an organic compound” in Chinese is蒈kǎi

The character 蒈 (kǎi) refers to an organic compound, often used in the context of chemistry and related fields. This term is not commonly encountered in daily conversation but is important in scientific and academic discussions, particularly those involving organic chemistry.

When to use 蒈

Be cautious when using 蒈, as it is a specialized term not widely recognized outside academic circles. It is typically used in formal contexts, such as scientific literature or discussions, rather than in everyday conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 蒈 with similar characters or use it incorrectly in casual conversation. For example, saying '我喜欢蒈' (I like 蒈) is incorrect; instead, use it in a context like '蒈的化学性质' (the chemical properties of the organic compound).

Write 蒈

蒈

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蒈

It means an organic compound, primarily used in scientific contexts.

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