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哚 is primarily used in scientific contexts, so it may not be familiar in everyday conversations. Be cautious with pronunciation, as mispronouncing the third tone can lead to confusion with other words. It often appears in combination with 吲 (yǐn) when discussing indole, such as 吲哚 (yǐn duǒ).
While 哚 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it relates to scientific terminology that might be encountered in advanced studies. Students should focus on learning how to combine it with other chemical-related terms to enhance their understanding of science-related vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 哚 with similar-sounding characters like 脱 (tuō), which means 'to take off' or 'to shed.' Remember that 哚 is specifically related to chemistry, not common actions.
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Etymology of 哚
mouth
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How to say a chemical element in Chinese
“a chemical element” in Chinese is哚
The character 哚 (duǒ) refers to a chemical element, particularly in the context of indole, which is a compound with the chemical formula C8H7N. It is primarily used in scientific and academic settings, especially in chemistry and biology, indicating its relevance in discussions about organic compounds and their properties.
When to use 哚
哚 is primarily used in scientific contexts, so it may not be familiar in everyday conversations. Be cautious with pronunciation, as mispronouncing the third tone can lead to confusion with other words. It often appears in combination with 吲 (yǐn) when discussing indole, such as 吲哚 (yǐn duǒ).
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Learners often confuse 哚 with similar-sounding characters like 脱 (tuō), which means 'to take off' or 'to shed.' Remember that 哚 is specifically related to chemistry, not common actions.
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Grammar patterns of 哚
哚 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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吲____乙酸, 激动素或赤霉酸的外源施用刺激了光合作用.
Exogenous applications of indoleacetic acid, kinetin or gibberellic acid stimulate photosynthesis.
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哚 refers to indole, a compound important in organic chemistry.
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