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March 24, 2026
嘧mì(mi4)
The character 嘧 (mì) is primarily used in a chemical context to refer to pyrimidine, a heterocyclic organic compound important in biochemistry. It is often encountered in discussions about nucleic acids and molecular biology, making it relevant for students of chemistry and related fields.
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Cultural Note
Pyrimidine is vital in Chinese medicine and pharmaceutical research, connecting the character 嘧 to both modern scientific practices and traditional herbal studies that utilize biochemical compounds.
Memory Tip
Imagine a pyramid (similar to the 'pyr' in pyrimidine) sitting on a mound of rice (米, mǐ) to remember the sound 'mì'. The character 嘧 visually resembles a person shouting (口, kǒu) while standing on top of the pyramid, emphasizing its unique chemical significance.
Meanings of 嘧
mì(mi4)
1in chemistry, -mi as in pyramidine
2(phonetic) as in pyrimidine
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About 嘧
嘧Simplified
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口Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 嘧
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a pyramid (similar to the 'pyr' in pyrimidine) sitting on a mound of rice (米, mǐ) to remember the sound 'mì'. The character 嘧 visually resembles a person shouting (口, kǒu) while standing on top of the pyramid, emphasizing its unique chemical significance.
Usage Notes
嘧 is a specialized term and is rarely used in everyday conversation, making it suitable for formal contexts like scientific discussions or academic writing. Learners should ensure they pronounce it with the correct tone (falling tone) to avoid confusion with other words.
HSK Study Tips
As this word is not part of the HSK vocabulary, students should focus on understanding its context within chemistry and related fields. Familiarity with basic chemical terms will aid in grasping this term's usage.
Cultural Note
Pyrimidine is vital in Chinese medicine and pharmaceutical research, connecting the character 嘧 to both modern scientific practices and traditional herbal studies that utilize biochemical compounds.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 嘧 with other similar-sounding characters, like 米 (mǐ), which means 'rice'. Remember that 嘧 specifically relates to chemistry and has a distinct context.
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Grammar Patterns of 嘧
嘧 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). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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另两个为胸腺____啶和胞嘧啶, 即称为嘧啶的单环结构.
The other two, thymine and cytosine, are single ring structures called pyrimidines.
Example Sentences for 嘧 (1)
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另两个为胸腺嘧啶和胞嘧啶, 即称为嘧啶的单环结构.
lìng liǎng gè wéi xiōng xiàn mì dìng hé bāo mì dìng, , jí chēng wéi mì dìng de dān huán jié.
The other two, thymine and cytosine, are single ring structures called pyrimidines.
Cultural Notes for 嘧
🏮Cultural insight
Pyrimidine is vital in Chinese medicine and pharmaceutical research, connecting the character 嘧 to both modern scientific practices and traditional herbal studies that utilize biochemical compounds.
Word Family of 嘧
Words Containing This Character4
嘧啶pyrimidine C4H4N2
嘧mì(phonetic) as in pyrimidine
胞嘧啶cytosine nucleotide (C, pairs with guanine G 鳥嘌呤|鸟嘌呤 in DNA and RNA)
尿嘧啶uracil nucleotide (U, pairs with adenine A 腺嘌呤 in RNA)
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Compound Meaning
What does 嘧啶 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 嘧
No, 嘧 is mainly used in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry.
Pyrimidine is important in the structure of nucleic acids, which are essential for genetic information.
