used in phonetic transcription -xine, -zine or -chin
unknown, 13 strokes, radical 口, rank #26561, Very Hard
qín(qin2) T2
1used in transliterations
2used in phonetic transcription -xine, -zine or -chin
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March 24, 2026
嗪qín(qin2)
The character 嗪 (qín) is primarily used in transliterations and phonetic transcriptions, especially to represent sounds like '-xine', '-zine', or '-chin' in Chinese. It is not commonly found in everyday vocabulary but serves a specific function in linguistic contexts.
Strokes13Radical口Frequency#26561DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The usage of 嗪 in transliterations connects to the broader practice of adapting foreign sounds into Chinese, reflecting the language's ability to incorporate diverse influences throughout its history.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'Qin' (pronounced similar to qín) that is blowing a whistle ('嗪' sounds like a whistle) to help you remember its pronunciation. The character has a mouth radical, indicating sound, while the later part suggests a phonetic quality.
Meanings of 嗪
qín(qin2)
1used in transliterations
2used in phonetic transcription -xine, -zine or -chin
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About 嗪
嗪Simplified
13Strokes
口Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 嗪
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'Qin' (pronounced similar to qín) that is blowing a whistle ('嗪' sounds like a whistle) to help you remember its pronunciation. The character has a mouth radical, indicating sound, while the later part suggests a phonetic quality.
Usage Notes
Due to its specialized usage, 嗪 is rarely encountered in informal speech. It is crucial to understand that this character is not used in typical conversations, so it may be overlooked in casual study. Learners should also be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters.
HSK Study Tips
Although 嗪 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can serve as a practice point for understanding phonetic transcriptions in Chinese. Students should focus on the pronunciation and contexts where such characters might appear in linguistic studies.
Cultural Note
The usage of 嗪 in transliterations connects to the broader practice of adapting foreign sounds into Chinese, reflecting the language's ability to incorporate diverse influences throughout its history.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 嗪 with similar characters that are used more frequently in conversation. For example, instead of using 嗪 for phonetic transcription, they might mistakenly use 听 (tīng), which means 'to listen'.
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Grammar Patterns of 嗪
嗪 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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目的改进盐酸环丙沙星制备中的哌____缩合反应.
Objective To improve Piperazine condensation reaction in the preparation of Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride.
Example Sentences for 嗪 (1)
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目的改进盐酸环丙沙星制备中的哌嗪缩合反应.
mù de gǎi jìn yán suān huán bǐng shā xīng zhì bèi zhōng de pài qín suō hé fǎn yīng.
Objective To improve Piperazine condensation reaction in the preparation of Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride.
Cultural Notes for 嗪
🏮Cultural insight
The usage of 嗪 in transliterations connects to the broader practice of adapting foreign sounds into Chinese, reflecting the language's ability to incorporate diverse influences throughout its history.
Word Family of 嗪
Words Containing This Character1
嗪qínused in phonetic transcription -xine, -zine or -chin
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Compound Meaning
What does 嗪 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 嗪
It is primarily used in phonetic transcriptions and transliterations, representing specific sounds.
No, it is not commonly used and is more relevant in linguistic contexts.
You can use the mnemonic of a 'Qin' blowing a whistle, as the character relates to sound.
