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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
甙dàiglucosideg, 8 strokes, radical 弋
dài(dai4)dai T4
  1. 1glucoside
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March 24, 2026

甙dài(dai4)

The character 甙 (dài) refers to glucosides, which are compounds formed from a sugar and another substance. This term is commonly used in the fields of biochemistry and pharmacology, as glucosides play important roles in plant biology and medicine.

Strokes8Radical弋
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese medicine, glucosides are recognized for their medicinal properties, particularly in herbal remedies. The use of plants and their chemical components is a significant aspect of Chinese herbal practices.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'dye' (sounds like 'dài') used to color plants—these colors often come from glucosides. The character 甙 has the radical for 'words' (言) inside it, hinting at the 'information' these compounds convey about a plant's properties.

Meanings of 甙

dài(dai4)
1glucoside
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About 甙

甙Simplified
8Strokes
弋Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

In scientific contexts, 甙 is often used alongside other terms related to biochemistry. It is more formal and may not be as commonly used in everyday conversation, so learners should practice its usage in appropriate contexts. Be mindful of tone; the character is pronounced with a falling tone.

HSK Study Tips

Although 甙 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 5 terms related to biology and chemistry. Students should focus on the broader vocabulary surrounding scientific terminology to enhance their comprehension in these fields.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 甙 with similar-sounding characters. For instance, using it in a non-scientific context can lead to misunderstandings; saying '我喜欢甙' (I like glucosides) would be inappropriate in casual conversation. Instead, focus on using it in scientific discussions.

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Etymology of 甙

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

sweet

Semantic (meaning)甘
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Phonetic (sound)弋
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Origin

甙 = 甘 + 弋. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 甙

IDS Structure⿹弋甘
甙Full character
=
弋yi4
enclosing
甘Gan1
inner
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Parts

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How to say glucoside in Chinese

“glucoside” in Chinese is甙dài

The character 甙 (dài) refers to glucosides, which are compounds formed from a sugar and another substance. This term is commonly used in the fields of biochemistry and pharmacology, as glucosides play important roles in plant biology and medicine.

When to use 甙

In scientific contexts, 甙 is often used alongside other terms related to biochemistry. It is more formal and may not be as commonly used in everyday conversation, so learners should practice its usage in appropriate contexts. Be mindful of tone; the character is pronounced with a falling tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 甙 with similar-sounding characters. For instance, using it in a non-scientific context can lead to misunderstandings; saying '我喜欢甙' (I like glucosides) would be inappropriate in casual conversation. Instead, focus on using it in scientific discussions.

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Grammar patterns of 甙

甙 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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目的: 观察罗汉果甜____对小鼠细胞免疫功能的调节作用.

Objective : To investigate the cellular immunological effect of mogrosides in the mice.

Example sentences for 甙 (1)

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目的: 观察罗汉果甜甙对小鼠细胞免疫功能的调节作用.

mùdì: guānchá luō hàn guǒ tián dài duì xiǎo shǔ xìbāo miǎnyì gōngnéng de tiáojié zuòyòng.

Objective : To investigate the cellular immunological effect of mogrosides in the mice.

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Word Family of 甙

Words containing this character1
甙dàiold term for 糖苷[táng​gān], glycoside

Frequently asked questions about 甙

It refers to glucosides, which are important in both plant biology and medicine.

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