unknown, 12 strokes, radical 气, rank #45307, Very Hard
qíng(qing2) T2
1cyanogen; ethane dinitrile
2cyanogen (CN)2
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March 24, 2026
氰qíng(qing2)
氰 (qíng) refers to cyanogen, a chemical compound consisting of two cyanide groups. It is primarily used in industrial applications and is not commonly encountered in everyday conversations, making it more relevant for those studying chemistry or related fields.
Strokes12Radical气Frequency#45307DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
Cyanogen's relevance in Chinese industry is notable, especially in the production of synthetic materials and chemicals, reflecting the country's significant advancements in chemical engineering.
Memory Tip
Imagine the character 氰 (qíng) as a blue (cyan) cloud of smoke, rising from a chemical reaction. The radical 气 (qì) denotes gas, while the '青' (qīng) component suggests a vivid blue color, helping you associate it with cyanogen.
Meanings of 氰
qíng(qing2)
1cyanogen; ethane dinitrile
2cyanogen (CN)2
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About 氰
氰Simplified
12Strokes
气Radical
其它专名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 氰
Usage Notes
氰 is a technical term primarily used in scientific contexts, which may be unfamiliar to casual speakers. Be cautious with pronunciation, as mispronouncing the tones can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.
HSK Study Tips
As 氰 is not an HSK vocabulary word, focus on its use in specialized contexts, especially in chemistry. Connecting it to other chemical terms can enhance retention, particularly with words like 碳 (tàn, carbon) and 氧 (yǎng, oxygen).
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 氰 with similar-sounding words, such as 情 (qíng), which means 'emotion' or 'feeling.' Remembering that 氰 relates specifically to chemistry can help avoid this mix-up.
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Pronunciation of 氰
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Phonosemantic compound. 气 represents the meaning and 青 represents the sound.
1The meaning half气 carries the sense.
2The sound half青 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaygas
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 氰?
Decomposition of 氰
IDS Structure⿹气青
氰Full Character
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气qi4
enclosing
青Qing1
inner
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 氰?
How to say cyanogen; ethane dinitrile in Chinese
“cyanogen; ethane dinitrile” in Chinese is氰qíng
氰 (qíng) refers to cyanogen, a chemical compound consisting of two cyanide groups. It is primarily used in industrial applications and is not commonly encountered in everyday conversations, making it more relevant for those studying chemistry or related fields.
When to use 氰
氰 is a technical term primarily used in scientific contexts, which may be unfamiliar to casual speakers. Be cautious with pronunciation, as mispronouncing the tones can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 氰 with similar-sounding words, such as 情 (qíng), which means 'emotion' or 'feeling.' Remembering that 氰 relates specifically to chemistry can help avoid this mix-up.
Write 氰
氰
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Grammar Patterns of 氰
氰 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
警察说他为了逃避逮捕就吞了一颗____化物胶囊。
The police say he swallowed a cyanide capsule to avoid arrest.
Example Sentences for 氰 (8)
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1
警察说他为了逃避逮捕就吞了一颗氰化物胶囊。
jǐng chá shuō tā wéi le táo bì dài bǔ jiù tūn le yī kē qíng huà wù jiāo náng。
The police say he swallowed a cyanide capsule to avoid arrest.
2
有人给他下了致命剂量的氰化物。
yǒu rén gěi tā xià le zhì mìng jì liáng de qíng huà wù。
