Meanings of 溴
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AI Study Notes for 溴
Be cautious not to confuse 溴 with similar-sounding elements like 硫 (liú) for sulfur. It is a technical term, used mostly in scientific or educational discussions rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include 溴化物 (xiùhuàwù) meaning bromide.
Although 溴 is not included in the current HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on its chemical terminology. It connects with other elements and compounds, so understanding context in scientific discussions is beneficial.
Learners often mix up 溴 with other similar-sounding chemical elements. For instance, saying '我喜欢溶' (wǒ xǐhuān róng) instead of '我喜欢溴' (wǒ xǐhuān xiù) can lead to confusion, as '溶' means to dissolve.
Pronunciation of 溴
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Etymology of 溴
A noxious 臭 liquid 氵; 臭 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 溴
- 1The giveawayA noxious 臭 liquid 氵; 臭 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Decomposition of 溴
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How to say bromine in Chinese
“bromine” in Chinese is溴
溴 (xiù) refers to bromine, a chemical element that is a dark red liquid at room temperature and has a strong, unpleasant odor. It is commonly used in flame retardants, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals. This character is primarily used in scientific contexts, especially in chemistry.
When to use 溴
Be cautious not to confuse 溴 with similar-sounding elements like 硫 (liú) for sulfur. It is a technical term, used mostly in scientific or educational discussions rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include 溴化物 (xiùhuàwù) meaning bromide.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 溴 with other similar-sounding chemical elements. For instance, saying '我喜欢溶' (wǒ xǐhuān róng) instead of '我喜欢溴' (wǒ xǐhuān xiù) can lead to confusion, as '溶' means to dissolve.
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Grammar Patterns of 溴
溴 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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氢____酸东莨菪碱片含量均匀度检查的意义是 什么 ?
Why is the content uniformity tested for the scopolamine hydrobromide tablets?
Example Sentences for 溴 (2)
Word Family of 溴
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 溴
溴 is not commonly used in everyday conversation; it primarily appears in scientific contexts.
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