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胍 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
胍guāguanidineg, 9 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #84043, Very Hard
guā(gua1) T1
  1. 1guanidine
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March 24, 2026

胍guā(gua1)

The character 胍 (guā) refers to guanidine, a compound used mainly in chemical synthesis and as a reagent. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is more relevant in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and pharmacology.

Strokes9Radical⺼Frequency#84043DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, chemical and pharmaceutical research is significant, and understanding terms like 胍 reflects the country's investment in science and technology. Guanidine itself has historical importance in the development of synthetic materials.

Memory Tip

Imagine a scientist holding a 'guanidine' bottle, which looks like a 'guava' fruit (the 'gu' sound). The character 胍 has the 'back' radical (月) suggesting something hidden inside, just like guanidine is hidden in complex chemical reactions.

Meanings of 胍

guā(gua1)
1guanidine
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About 胍

胍Simplified
9Strokes
⺼Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 胍

Usage Notes

This character is primarily used in scientific discussions, so it's not appropriate for casual conversation. Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing it, as mispronouncing the initial 'gu' can lead to misunderstanding.

HSK Study Tips

Since 胍 is not included in the HSK levels, learners should focus on related chemical vocabulary at higher levels. Understanding the context in which chemical terms are used can be beneficial for advanced learners.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 胍 with similar-sounding words, mistakenly using it in casual contexts. For example, saying 胍 when referring to a fruit or food item is incorrect; it should be used strictly in scientific discussions.

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Pronunciation of 胍

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Etymology of 胍

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

organic compound

Semantic (meaning)⺼
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Phonetic (sound)瓜
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Case file: 胍

  1. 1The meaning half⺼ carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half瓜 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayorganic compound
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 胍?

Decomposition of 胍

IDS Structure⿰⺼瓜
胍Full Character
=
⺼rou4
left
瓜gua1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 胍?

How to say guanidine in Chinese

“guanidine” in Chinese is胍guā

The character 胍 (guā) refers to guanidine, a compound used mainly in chemical synthesis and as a reagent. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is more relevant in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and pharmacology.

When to use 胍

This character is primarily used in scientific discussions, so it's not appropriate for casual conversation. Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing it, as mispronouncing the initial 'gu' can lead to misunderstanding.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 胍 with similar-sounding words, mistakenly using it in casual contexts. For example, saying 胍 when referring to a fruit or food item is incorrect; it should be used strictly in scientific discussions.

Write 胍

胍

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Word Family of 胍

Words Containing This Character1
胍guāguanidine
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Compound Meaning

What does 胍 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 胍

Guanidine is used in various chemical reactions and as a reagent in laboratories.

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