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酯
zhǐ
ester
ng, 13 strokes, radical 酉, rank #14273, Very Hard
zhǐ(zhi3)zhi T3
1ester
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March 24, 2026
酯zhǐ(zhi3)
酯 (zhǐ) refers to an organic compound known as an ester, which is formed from the reaction of an alcohol and an acid. Esters are commonly found in nature, particularly in fats and oils, and are often associated with pleasant aromas and flavors. They play a crucial role in the food and fragrance industries.
Strokes13Radical酉Frequency#14273DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese cuisine, esters contribute to the scents of various food items like fruits and fermented products, making them significant in food flavoring and preservation. Understanding esters helps appreciate the complexity of traditional Chinese cooking.
Memory tip
Imagine a sweet, fruity aroma wafting from a bottle of perfume, which is made from esters. The character 酯 consists of the radical for 'liquid' (氵) and 'fat' (脂), reminding you that esters often come from fats or oils. The pronunciation 'zhǐ' can sound like 'girth', making you think of how these compounds can add 'girth' to flavors and scents.
Meanings of 酯
zhǐ(zhi3)
1ester
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About 酯
酯Simplified
13Strokes
酉Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
酯 is used primarily in scientific and technical contexts, particularly in chemistry and industry. Learners often confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure you distinguish it from '脂' (fat) and '醇' (alcohol). Use it in formal contexts when discussing organic chemistry or related topics.
HSK Study Tips
酯 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, making it more specialized. However, it connects with other chemistry-related terms such as '酸' (acid) and '醇' (alcohol), which are more common. Focus on understanding its role in organic chemistry to better grasp its usage.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 酯 with 脂, mistakenly using 脂 when discussing esters. For example, saying '脂的香味' (the fragrance of fat) instead of '酯的香味' (the fragrance of esters) can lead to misunderstandings.
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酯 = 酉 + 旨. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 酯
IDS Structure⿰酉旨
酯Full character
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酉you3
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旨zhi3
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How to say ester in Chinese
“ester” in Chinese is酯zhǐ
酯 (zhǐ) refers to an organic compound known as an ester, which is formed from the reaction of an alcohol and an acid. Esters are commonly found in nature, particularly in fats and oils, and are often associated with pleasant aromas and flavors. They play a crucial role in the food and fragrance industries.
When to use 酯
酯 is used primarily in scientific and technical contexts, particularly in chemistry and industry. Learners often confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure you distinguish it from '脂' (fat) and '醇' (alcohol). Use it in formal contexts when discussing organic chemistry or related topics.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 酯 with 脂, mistakenly using 脂 when discussing esters. For example, saying '脂的香味' (the fragrance of fat) instead of '酯的香味' (the fragrance of esters) can lead to misunderstandings.
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酯
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Grammar patterns of 酯
酯 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.
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用不不不不不固态聚____版制作是间接由晴片来制版,不求给洋间步调.
Solid polyester version is direct female slice of seihan without intermediate step.
