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蒎 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蒎pàipinaneg, 12 strokes, radical 艹
pài(pai4)pai T4
  1. 1pinane
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March 24, 2026

蒎pài(pai4)

The character 蒎 (pài) refers to a specific chemical compound known as pinane, which is often discussed in the context of organic chemistry. It is not commonly used in everyday language, making it more relevant in scientific and academic contexts, especially in discussions about terpenes and essential oils.

Strokes12Radical艹
Cultural Note

The use of 蒎 in the context of pinane connects to traditional Chinese medicine, where various plant compounds are valued for their therapeutic properties. Understanding this term can deepen insights into how natural resources are utilized in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Think of 蒎 (pài) as a 'pine' tree with its aromatic scent. The left radical '艹' represents plants, while the right part '非' can remind you of the unique compounds found in pine. Imagine walking through a pine forest and smelling the fresh air filled with pinane.

Meanings of 蒎

pài(pai4)
1pinane
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About 蒎

蒎Simplified
12Strokes
艹Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Since 蒎 is primarily used in scientific contexts, it's important to use it in formal settings, such as academic papers or discussions. Learners should be cautious with its pronunciation and ensure the tones are correct, as mispronunciation could lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

蒎 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, which means it may not be a priority for learners at lower levels. However, those interested in scientific terminology can connect it to related chemical and botanical terms that might appear in higher-level studies.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 蒎 with similar characters like 霭 (ài), which means 'mist' or 'haze'. To avoid this, focus on the context in which 蒎 is used, primarily in scientific discussions, to reinforce its correct usage.

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Etymology of 蒎

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

蒎 = 艹 + 派. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 蒎

IDS Structure⿱艹派
蒎Full Character
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艹cao3
top
派pai4
bottom
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Parts

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How to say pinane in Chinese

“pinane” in Chinese is蒎pài

The character 蒎 (pài) refers to a specific chemical compound known as pinane, which is often discussed in the context of organic chemistry. It is not commonly used in everyday language, making it more relevant in scientific and academic contexts, especially in discussions about terpenes and essential oils.

When to use 蒎

Since 蒎 is primarily used in scientific contexts, it's important to use it in formal settings, such as academic papers or discussions. Learners should be cautious with its pronunciation and ensure the tones are correct, as mispronunciation could lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 蒎 with similar characters like 霭 (ài), which means 'mist' or 'haze'. To avoid this, focus on the context in which 蒎 is used, primarily in scientific discussions, to reinforce its correct usage.

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Word Family of 蒎

Words Containing This Character1
蒎pàipinane

Frequently Asked Questions about 蒎

蒎 refers to pinane, a chemical compound commonly discussed in organic chemistry.

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