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March 24, 2026
氯lǜ(lü4)
氯 (lǜ) refers to the chemical element chlorine, which is a yellow-green gas at room temperature and is commonly used in disinfectants and bleach. In chemistry, it is important for processes such as water purification and the production of various chemicals. The term is often used in scientific contexts, particularly in environmental and health discussions.
Strokes12Radical气Frequency#8712DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
Chlorine plays a significant role in public health in China, particularly in water purification systems to ensure safe drinking water. Its use is often emphasized in discussions about sanitation and health policies.
Memory Tip
Imagine a green, swirling gas (氯) that has a sharp smell, like a 'lurch' of chlorine in a swimming pool. The character 气 (air) suggests its gaseous state, while the radical for 'water' hints at its common use in water treatment.
Meanings of 氯
lǜ(lü4)
primary
1chlorine
2chlorine (chemistry)
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AI Study Notes for 氯
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a green, swirling gas (氯) that has a sharp smell, like a 'lurch' of chlorine in a swimming pool. The character 气 (air) suggests its gaseous state, while the radical for 'water' hints at its common use in water treatment.
Usage Notes
氯 is primarily used in scientific or technical discussions, so it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Be careful with the pronunciation; the third tone can be tricky, and mispronouncing it may lead to misunderstandings with similar-sounding words.
HSK Study Tips
While 氯 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it may appear in advanced study materials related to chemistry. Focus on understanding its use in scientific contexts, and familiarize yourself with related terms like 化学 (huàxué, chemistry) and 消毒 (xiāodú, disinfection).
Cultural Note
Chlorine plays a significant role in public health in China, particularly in water purification systems to ensure safe drinking water. Its use is often emphasized in discussions about sanitation and health policies.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 氯 with similar-sounding words like 绿 (lǜ, green) due to the tonal similarity. Remember that 氯 refers specifically to chlorine, while 绿 relates to the color green.
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Grammar Patterns of 氯
氯 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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自1908年以来____就被添加进饮用水当中。
Since 1908, chlorine has been added to drinking water.
Butyraldehyde 1,2 proparediol acetal was synthesized by using stannous chloride as catalyst.
Cultural Notes for 氯
🏮Cultural insight
Chlorine plays a significant role in public health in China, particularly in water purification systems to ensure safe drinking water. Its use is often emphasized in discussions about sanitation and health policies.
Word Family of 氯
Words Containing This Character20
氯lǜchlorine (chemistry)
氯气chlorine氯氣
氯化钾potassium chloride氯化鉀
氯化钠common salt氯化鈉
氯化物chloride
聚氯乙烯polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
氯霉素chloramphenicol
氯仿chloroform CHCl3
氯乙烯chloroethylene
氯酸chlorate
氯苯chlorobenzene C6H5Cl
次氯酸hypochlorous acid HOCl (bleach)
四氯化碳carbon tetrachloride
氯化铵ammonium chloride氯化銨
氯化氢hydrogen chloride HCl氯化氫
氯喹chloroquine (antimalarial drug)
氯丁橡胶neoprene氯丁橡膠
双氯灭痛diclofenac painkiller雙氯滅痛
多氯联苯PCB多氯聯苯
氯化锌zinc chloride氯化鋅
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Compound Meaning
What does 氯 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 氯
It is pronounced as lǜ, with a falling tone.
No, it is mainly used in scientific or technical contexts.
Common compounds include sodium chloride (table salt) and chlorinated organic compounds.
