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蒈 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
kǎian organic compoundx, 12 strokes, radical 艹, Very Hard
kǎi(kai3) T3
  1. 1an organic compound
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March 24, 2026
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The character 蒈 (kǎi) refers to an organic compound, often used in the context of chemistry and related fields. This term is not commonly encountered in daily conversation but is important in scientific and academic discussions, particularly those involving organic chemistry.

Strokes12RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The study of organic compounds is integral to modern Chinese medicine and agriculture, reflecting China's long history of integrating chemistry with natural resources.

Memory Tip

Imagine 蒈 as a 'kayak' (sounds like 'kǎi') floating on a chemical lake, representing the fluid and complex nature of organic compounds. The radical '艹' (grass) hints at natural origins, grounding the concept in the earth's organic materials.

Meanings of 蒈

kǎi(kai3)
1an organic compound
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About 蒈

Simplified
Traditional
12Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 蒈

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine 蒈 as a 'kayak' (sounds like 'kǎi') floating on a chemical lake, representing the fluid and complex nature of organic compounds. The radical '艹' (grass) hints at natural origins, grounding the concept in the earth's organic materials.

Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 蒈, as it is a specialized term not widely recognized outside academic circles. It is typically used in formal contexts, such as scientific literature or discussions, rather than in everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

While 蒈 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your grasp of specialized language in science. Focus on related terms in organic chemistry to build a broader vocabulary in this area.

Cultural Note

The study of organic compounds is integral to modern Chinese medicine and agriculture, reflecting China's long history of integrating chemistry with natural resources.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 蒈 with similar characters or use it incorrectly in casual conversation. For example, saying '我喜欢蒈' (I like 蒈) is incorrect; instead, use it in a context like '蒈的化学性质' (the chemical properties of the organic compound).

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Pronunciation of 蒈

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Etymology of 蒈

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Semantic (meaning)
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 蒈

IDS Structure⿱艹皆
Full Character
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cao3
top
jie1
bottom
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Cultural Notes for 蒈

🏮Cultural insight

The study of organic compounds is integral to modern Chinese medicine and agriculture, reflecting China's long history of integrating chemistry with natural resources.

Frequently Asked Questions about 蒈

It means an organic compound, primarily used in scientific contexts.