Meanings of 烃
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While 烃 is primarily used in scientific contexts, learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar terms. It is more formal and specific than general terms for fuel or oil. Common collocations include '烃类' (tīng lèi - hydrocarbon types) or '饱和烃' (bǎo hé tīng - saturated hydrocarbons).
Although 烃 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance knowledge of chemistry terms that may appear in more advanced studies. Students should focus on related words like 碳 (tàn - carbon) and 氢 (qīng - hydrogen) to build a solid foundation in organic chemistry vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 烃 with similar words like 碳 (tàn) or 氢 (qīng), leading to misunderstandings in contexts discussing organic chemistry. It's important to remember that 烃 specifically refers to hydrocarbons, while 碳 means carbon and 氢 means hydrogen.
Pronunciation of 烃
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Etymology of 烃
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- 1The meaning half火 carries the sense.
- 2The giveawayfire
- 3On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say hydrocarbon in Chinese
“hydrocarbon” in Chinese is烃
The character 烃 (tīng) refers to hydrocarbons, which are organic compounds composed solely of hydrogen and carbon. These compounds are crucial in chemistry, particularly in the study of fuels and organic materials, and are commonly discussed in scientific contexts such as chemistry and environmental studies.
When to use 烃
While 烃 is primarily used in scientific contexts, learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar terms. It is more formal and specific than general terms for fuel or oil. Common collocations include '烃类' (tīng lèi - hydrocarbon types) or '饱和烃' (bǎo hé tīng - saturated hydrocarbons).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 烃 with similar words like 碳 (tàn) or 氢 (qīng), leading to misunderstandings in contexts discussing organic chemistry. It's important to remember that 烃 specifically refers to hydrocarbons, while 碳 means carbon and 氢 means hydrogen.
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Grammar Patterns of 烃
烃 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Humic acids are usually regarded as polymers of aromatic compounds.
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Hydrocarbons are primarily used as fuels, lubricants, and as raw materials for chemical synthesis in industries.
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