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This term is primarily used in scientific and technical contexts, so it's important to use it correctly in discussions about chemistry. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding terms; always ensure you're referring specifically to hydrocarbons.
Although 烴 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it relates to other HSK-level words in the field of science, especially in organic chemistry. Focus on related terms such as 碳 (tàn, carbon) and 氢 (qīng, hydrogen) to deepen your understanding.
Learners often confuse 烴 with similar words like 烯 (xī, alkene). Ensure to use 烴 specifically when referring to hydrocarbons in a chemistry context.
Pronunciation of 烴
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Etymology of 烴
fire
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Case file: 烴
- 1The meaning half火 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half巠 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayfire
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 烴
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How to say hydrocarbon in Chinese
“hydrocarbon” in Chinese is烴
The character 烴 (tīng) refers specifically to hydrocarbons, which are organic compounds consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon. This term is often used in chemistry, particularly in discussions about organic compounds, fuels, and petrochemicals.
When to use 烴
This term is primarily used in scientific and technical contexts, so it's important to use it correctly in discussions about chemistry. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding terms; always ensure you're referring specifically to hydrocarbons.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 烴 with similar words like 烯 (xī, alkene). Ensure to use 烴 specifically when referring to hydrocarbons in a chemistry context.
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Word Family of 烴
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Frequently Asked Questions about 烴
烴 is pronounced as tīng, with a first tone.
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