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酚 is used primarily in scientific and technical contexts, particularly in chemistry and related fields. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; when discussing substances, clarity in pronunciation is essential. It is often paired with terms like '酸' (suān, acid) to highlight its acidic properties.
酚 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, so focus on learning related chemical terms that are common in scientific discourse. Understanding the properties of 酚 can help in grasping concepts related to organic chemistry at this level.
Learners often confuse 酚 with related compounds like 酒精 (jiǔjīng, alcohol) due to their similar applications. Remember, 酚 specifically refers to phenol and not just any alcohol.
Pronunciation of 酚
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Etymology of 酚
Phonosemantic compound. 酉 represents the meaning and 分 represents the sound.
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Phonosemantic compound. 酉 represents the meaning and 分 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half酉 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half分 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaychemical
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say carbolic acid; phenol in Chinese
“carbolic acid; phenol” in Chinese is酚
酚 (fēn) refers to a type of organic compound known as phenol, which has a hydroxyl group (-OH) bonded to an aromatic hydrocarbon group. It is commonly used in the production of plastics, resins, and as a disinfectant. In chemistry contexts, it is important to differentiate phenol from other alcohols due to its specific properties and uses.
When to use 酚
酚 is used primarily in scientific and technical contexts, particularly in chemistry and related fields. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; when discussing substances, clarity in pronunciation is essential. It is often paired with terms like '酸' (suān, acid) to highlight its acidic properties.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 酚 with related compounds like 酒精 (jiǔjīng, alcohol) due to their similar applications. Remember, 酚 specifically refers to phenol and not just any alcohol.
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Grammar Patterns of 酚
酚 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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胼胝质的染剂是苯胺蓝, 间苯二____蓝和玫红酸.
Callose stains are aniline blue, resorcin blue and rosolic acid.
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Phenol is used in various household products, including disinfectants and antiseptics, highlighting its relevance in maintaining hygiene.
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