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硼 is primarily used in scientific discussions, particularly in chemistry, and is not commonly used in everyday conversation. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, such as 螳 (táng), which means mantis. Ensure correct pronunciation with the second tone.
硼 is not an HSK word but is relevant for learners interested in chemistry vocabulary. Students at this level should focus on understanding the context in which chemical terms are used and be familiar with basic scientific concepts.
Learners often confuse 硼 (péng) with 磅 (bàng), which means pound. For example, saying '我买了硼' (wǒ mǎile péng) when they mean 'I bought pounds' is incorrect; it should be '我买了磅'.
Pronunciation of 硼
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Etymology of 硼
mineral
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Case file: 硼
- 1The meaning half石 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half朋 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymineral
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 硼
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How to say borax, boron in Chinese
“borax, boron” in Chinese is硼
硼 (péng) refers to boron, a chemical element that is commonly used in various industrial applications, including glass and ceramics. It can also refer to borax, a compound derived from boron that has important uses in cleaning and as a flux in metallurgy. This term is primarily used in scientific and technical contexts.
When to use 硼
硼 is primarily used in scientific discussions, particularly in chemistry, and is not commonly used in everyday conversation. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, such as 螳 (táng), which means mantis. Ensure correct pronunciation with the second tone.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 硼 (péng) with 磅 (bàng), which means pound. For example, saying '我买了硼' (wǒ mǎile péng) when they mean 'I bought pounds' is incorrect; it should be '我买了磅'.
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Grammar Patterns of 硼
硼 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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这种燃料的例子是一甲肼和二____烷.
Examples of such fuels are monomethyl - hydrazine and diborane.
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硼 means boron, a chemical element.
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