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炔 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
炔guìacetylenen, 8 strokes, radical 火, rank #92742, Very Hard
炔guìsurname Guiunknown, 8 strokes, radical 火, rank #92742, Very Hard
炔guìalkyneunknown, 8 strokes, radical 火, rank #92742, Very Hard
炔quēacetylenen, 8 strokes, radical 火, rank #92742, Very Hard
炔quēsurname Guiunknown, 8 strokes, radical 火, rank #92742, Very Hard
炔quēalkyneunknown, 8 strokes, radical 火, rank #92742, Very Hard
guì(Gui4)
primary
 T4
  1. 1acetylene
  2. 2alkyne
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March 24, 2026
炔guì(Gui4)

The character '炔' (guì) primarily refers to acetylene, a flammable gas used in welding and as a fuel. It also denotes a type of hydrocarbon known as alkyne, which contains a carbon-carbon triple bond. In addition, it is a surname in Chinese culture.

Strokes8Radical火Frequency#92742DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

'炔' relates to traditional Chinese advancements in chemistry, especially in modern industrial applications. The use of acetylene in welding reflects China's growing industrial capabilities.

Memory Tip

Think of '炔' (guì) as a fiery gas. The radical '火' (huǒ), meaning fire, is present, indicating its flammable nature. Picture someone welding with acetylene, surrounded by flames, to remember both its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 炔

guì(Gui4)
primary
1acetylene
2alkyne
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About 炔

炔Simplified
8Strokes
火Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 炔

Memory Mnemonic

Think of '炔' (guì) as a fiery gas. The radical '火' (huǒ), meaning fire, is present, indicating its flammable nature. Picture someone welding with acetylene, surrounded by flames, to remember both its meaning and pronunciation.

Usage Notes

While '炔' is used in scientific contexts, it might not be familiar in everyday conversation. It's important to use it in discussions related to chemistry or industry rather than casual chat. Be cautious with the tone; it is pronounced with a falling tone, which can change the meaning if mispronounced.

HSK Study Tips

Although '炔' is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it can be related to HSK Level 5 terms dealing with chemistry and science. Students should focus on recognizing the character in scientific texts and understanding its application.

Cultural Note

'炔' relates to traditional Chinese advancements in chemistry, especially in modern industrial applications. The use of acetylene in welding reflects China's growing industrial capabilities.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '炔' with similar sounding characters. For example, using '快' (kuài) instead of '炔' (guì) when referring to acetylene is incorrect. Remember that '炔' has a specific scientific meaning.

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Etymology of 炔

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

fire

Semantic (meaning)火
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Phonetic (sound)夬
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 炔?

Decomposition of 炔

IDS Structure⿰火夬
炔Full Character
=
火Huo3
left
夬guai4
right
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Write 炔

炔

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Grammar Patterns of 炔

炔 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 3 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 3

Complete the Sentence

丙二烯是甲基乙____的一种异构体.

Allene is an isomer of methyl acetylene.

Example Sentences for 炔 (4)

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丙二烯是甲基乙炔的一种异构体.

bǐng èr xī shì jiǎ jī yǐ quē de yī zhǒng yì gòu tǐ.

Allene is an isomer of methyl acetylene.
2
三氟丙炔和全氟丁烯 -2 在这个区域也出现双重谱带.

sān fú bǐng quē hé quán fú dīng xī-2 -2 zài zhè gè qū yù yě chū xiàn shuāng zhòng pǔ.

Duplication of bands in this region is also shown by trifluoropropyne and perfluoro 2 - butene.
3
三氟丙炔和全氟丁炔 -2 在这个区域也出现双重谱带.

sān fú bǐng quē hé quán fú dīng quē-2 -2 zài zhè gè qū yù yě chū xiàn shuāng zhòng pǔ.

Duplication of bands in this region is also shown by trifluoropropyne and perfluoro 2 - butyne.
4
三氟丙炔和全氟丁烯 -2 在这个区域也出现双重谱带.

sān fú bǐng quē hé quán fú dīng xī-2 -2 zài zhè gè qū yù yě chū xiàn shuāng zhòng pǔ.

Duplication of bands in this region also shown by trifluoropropyne and perfluoro 2 - butene.

Cultural Notes for 炔

🏮Cultural insight

'炔' relates to traditional Chinese advancements in chemistry, especially in modern industrial applications. The use of acetylene in welding reflects China's growing industrial capabilities.

Word Family of 炔

Words Containing This Character2
乙炔acetylene
炔guìsurname Gui
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Compound Meaning

What does 乙炔 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 炔

Acetylene is primarily used as a fuel in welding and cutting metals.