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胲 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
胲hǎihydroxylaminex, 10 strokes, radical ⺼
胲hǎihydroxylamine (chemistry)unknown, 10 strokes, radical ⺼
hǎi(hai3) T3
  1. 1hydroxylamine
  2. 2hydroxylamine (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

胲hǎi(hai3)

The character 胲 (hǎi) refers specifically to hydroxylamine, a chemical compound important in various chemical reactions, especially in organic synthesis. It is commonly used in the laboratory setting and in industrial applications where nitrogen compounds are involved.

Strokes10Radical⺼
Cultural Note

In Chinese chemistry education, terms like 胲 are commonly used in textbooks and laboratory settings, reflecting the importance of chemistry in China's educational curriculum and its emphasis on science and technology.

Memory Tip

Imagine a scientist named Hai who is always 'high' on the excitement of chemical reactions. The character 胲 resembles a person (the top part) with arms reaching out (the bottom part), symbolizing the scientist's eagerness to explore the world of hydroxylamine.

Meanings of 胲

hǎi(hai3)
1hydroxylamine
2hydroxylamine (chemistry)
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About 胲

胲Simplified
10Strokes
⺼Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 胲

Usage Notes

This term is primarily used in scientific and academic contexts, making it more formal. Learners should be cautious with pronunciation, as it is easy to confuse with similar-sounding terms. Common collocations include 'hydroxylamine hydrochloride' and 'hydroxylamine derivatives'.

HSK Study Tips

As this word is not part of the HSK vocabulary, students should focus on understanding chemical terminology and how to use it in context. It connects well with other chemical terms that might be encountered at higher academic levels.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 胲 with other similar-sounding words related to chemistry. For example, mixing it up with '氢' (qīng, hydrogen) is a common error. Always ensure the context is strictly chemical when using 胲.

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Pronunciation of 胲

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Etymology of 胲

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)亥
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Case file: 胲

  1. 1The meaning half⺼ carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half亥 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 胲?

Decomposition of 胲

IDS Structure⿰⺼亥
胲Full Character
=
⺼rou4
left
亥hai4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 胲?

How to say hydroxylamine in Chinese

“hydroxylamine” in Chinese is胲hǎi

The character 胲 (hǎi) refers specifically to hydroxylamine, a chemical compound important in various chemical reactions, especially in organic synthesis. It is commonly used in the laboratory setting and in industrial applications where nitrogen compounds are involved.

When to use 胲

This term is primarily used in scientific and academic contexts, making it more formal. Learners should be cautious with pronunciation, as it is easy to confuse with similar-sounding terms. Common collocations include 'hydroxylamine hydrochloride' and 'hydroxylamine derivatives'.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 胲 with other similar-sounding words related to chemistry. For example, mixing it up with '氢' (qīng, hydrogen) is a common error. Always ensure the context is strictly chemical when using 胲.

Write 胲

胲

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Word Family of 胲

Words Containing This Character1
胲hǎihydroxylamine (chemistry)
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Compound Meaning

What does 胲 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 胲

Hydroxylamine is used in organic synthesis, particularly for the production of amines and as a reducing agent.

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