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腖 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
腖dòngpeptonex, 12 strokes, radical ⺼
dòng(dong4) T4
  1. 1peptone
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March 24, 2026

腖dòng(dong4)

腖 (dòng) refers to a specific type of peptone, which is a water-soluble protein derived from the hydrolysis of collagen. It is commonly used in biochemical and nutritional contexts, particularly in the preparation of culture media for microbiology. This term is not frequently used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in specialized fields.

Strokes12Radical⺼
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine and cuisine, the understanding of proteins and their digestion has historical significance, often linked to health practices. The use of peptones in contemporary science reflects a bridging of traditional concepts with modern nutritional science.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'doughnut' (sounds like 'dòng') that has a soft, gelatinous filling. The character 腖 features the radical for meat (月) on the left, hinting at its connection to proteins, and the component on the right suggests something that is soft and yielding, similar to how peptone behaves in solutions.

Meanings of 腖

dòng(dong4)
1peptone
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About 腖

腖Simplified
12Strokes
⺼Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is primarily used in scientific and medical contexts, so it may not be appropriate in casual conversations. Be mindful to use the correct tone (4th tone) and avoid confusion with similar-sounding terms. Common collocations include phrases related to microbiological culture and protein analysis.

HSK Study Tips

While 腖 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding specialized terms like this can enhance your scientific vocabulary. Focus on related terms about proteins or nutrition to build a broader context for usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 腖 with similar-sounding terms or use it in inappropriate contexts, such as casual speech. For example, saying '我喜欢腖' (I like peptone) is incorrect; instead, it should be used in a scientific discussion.

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Etymology of 腖

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)東
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Case file: 腖

  1. 1The meaning half⺼ carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half東 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 腖?

Decomposition of 腖

IDS Structure⿰⺼東
腖Full Character
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⺼rou4
left
東dong1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 腖?

How to say peptone in Chinese

“peptone” in Chinese is腖dòng

腖 (dòng) refers to a specific type of peptone, which is a water-soluble protein derived from the hydrolysis of collagen. It is commonly used in biochemical and nutritional contexts, particularly in the preparation of culture media for microbiology. This term is not frequently used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in specialized fields.

When to use 腖

This term is primarily used in scientific and medical contexts, so it may not be appropriate in casual conversations. Be mindful to use the correct tone (4th tone) and avoid confusion with similar-sounding terms. Common collocations include phrases related to microbiological culture and protein analysis.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 腖 with similar-sounding terms or use it in inappropriate contexts, such as casual speech. For example, saying '我喜欢腖' (I like peptone) is incorrect; instead, it should be used in a scientific discussion.

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腖

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Word Family of 腖

Words Containing This Character2
胨dòngpeptone (biochemistry)腖
蛋白胨peptone (biochemistry)蛋白腖
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 腖

腖 specifically refers to peptones, which are derived from the hydrolysis of proteins, while other proteins may not be hydrolyzed or may serve different functions.

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