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酐gānanhydrideg, 10 strokes, radical 酉, rank #67331, Very Hard
gān(gan1)gan T1
  1. 1anhydride
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March 24, 2026

酐gān(gan1)

The character 酐 (gān) refers to anhydrides, which are chemical compounds derived from acids by removing water. Commonly used in chemistry, it denotes substances that play a crucial role in various chemical reactions, particularly in organic synthesis.

Strokes10Radical酉Frequency#67331DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese chemistry education, understanding terms like 酐 is crucial as it reflects the country's advancements in chemical research and development. This term is often encountered in academic papers and textbooks.

Memory tip

Think of 酐 as a 'can' of chemicals that are 'dry' (anhydride) because they lack water. The character contains the radical 酉, which is related to wine, suggesting something strong and concentrated, while '干' (gān) can mean 'dry', reinforcing the idea of absence of water.

Meanings of 酐

gān(gan1)
1anhydride
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酐Simplified
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酉Radical
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Usage Notes

This term is primarily used in formal scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding words like 干 (gān), which means 'dry' or 'to do'. Remember to use 酐 specifically when discussing chemical compounds.

HSK Study Tips

Although 酐 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your grasp of chemistry-related vocabulary at higher levels. Focus on the context in which it appears, particularly in scientific texts or discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 酐 with similar-sounding words; for example, using 害 (hài) instead of 酐 when discussing chemistry. Always remember that 酐 is specific to anhydrides.

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Etymology of 酐

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

chemical

Semantic (meaning)酉
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Phonetic (sound)干
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Origin

酐 = 酉 + 干. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 酐

IDS Structure⿰酉干
酐Full character
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酉you3
left
干gan1
right
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Parts

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How to say anhydride in Chinese

“anhydride” in Chinese is酐gān

The character 酐 (gān) refers to anhydrides, which are chemical compounds derived from acids by removing water. Commonly used in chemistry, it denotes substances that play a crucial role in various chemical reactions, particularly in organic synthesis.

When to use 酐

This term is primarily used in formal scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding words like 干 (gān), which means 'dry' or 'to do'. Remember to use 酐 specifically when discussing chemical compounds.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 酐 with similar-sounding words; for example, using 害 (hài) instead of 酐 when discussing chemistry. Always remember that 酐 is specific to anhydrides.

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Grammar Patterns of 酐

酐 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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适用于本法的酸____有苯二甲酸, 马来酸及琥珀酸的酸酐.

Suitable anhydrides for use in this process include phthalic , maleic, and succinic.

Example Sentences for 酐 (2)

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适用于本法的酸酐有苯二甲酸, 马来酸及琥珀酸的酸酐.

shìyòng yú běn fǎ de suān gān yǒu běn èr jiǎ suān, mǎ lái suān jí hǔ pò suān de suān gān.

Suitable anhydrides for use in this process include phthalic , maleic, and succinic.
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我们发现苯甲酐的这些谱带在1789厘米 - 1(5.59微米)和1727厘米 - 1(5.79微米).

wǒmen fāxiàn běn jiǎ gān de zhèxiē pǔ dài zài1789 límǐ - 1(5.59 Wēi mǐ) hé1727 límǐ - 1(5.79 Wēi mǐ).

We have found these bands in benzoylbenzoate to occur at 1789 cm - 1 and 1727 cm -

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Word Family of 酐

Words containing this character1
酐gānanhydride

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酐 translates to 'anhydride' in English, referring to a type of chemical compound.

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