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酚fēncarbolic acid; phenolnz, 11 strokes, radical 酉, rank #20934, Very Hard
fēn(fen1)fen T1
  1. 1carbolic acid; phenol
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March 24, 2026

酚fēn(fen1)

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.

Strokes11Radical酉Frequency#20934DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In modern Chinese medicine and sanitation, phenol has historical significance, as it was one of the first antiseptics used in surgery. Its application reflects a blend of traditional practices and modern scientific approaches in healthcare.

Memory tip

Think of the character 酚 as a 'drink' (the 酉 radical suggests something liquid) with a special ingredient (the 'phenol' part), which might remind you of a potent potion. Imagine a scientist carefully handling this magical liquid that can both heal and harm, emphasizing its dual nature.

Meanings of 酚

fēn(fen1)
1carbolic acid; phenol
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About 酚

酚Simplified
11Strokes
酉Radical
其它专名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

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.

HSK Study Tips

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.

Common Mistakes

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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Etymology of 酚

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

Phonosemantic compound. 酉 represents the meaning and 分 represents the sound.

Memory hint

chemical

Semantic (meaning)酉
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Phonetic (sound)分
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Origin

酚 = 酉 + 分. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 酚

IDS Structure⿰酉分
酚Full character
=
酉you3
left
分fen1
right
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Parts

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How to say carbolic acid; phenol in Chinese

“carbolic acid; phenol” in Chinese is酚fēn

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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胼胝质的染剂是苯胺蓝, 间苯二酚蓝和玫红酸.

pián zhī zhì de rǎn jì shì běn àn lán, jiān běn èr fēn lán hé méi hóng suān.

Callose stains are aniline blue, resorcin blue and rosolic acid.
2
酒和醋氨酚同时服用对肝脏的危害特别大.

jiǔ hé cù ān fēn tóngshí fúyòng duì gānzàng de wēihài tèbié dà.

Alcohol use with acetaminophen is especially especially bad for the liver.
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目的观察异丙酚与曲吗多在人工流产中的应用效果.

mùdì guānchá yì bǐng fēn yǔ qǔ ma duō zài réngōng liú chǎn zhōng de yìngyòng xiàoguǒ.

Objective To observe analgesic effect of diprovan and tramadol in induced abortion.

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Word Family of 酚

Words containing this character5
酚fēnphenol
苯酚phenol C6H5OH
酚酞phenolphthalein
甲酚cresol (chemistry)
酚醛phenolic aldehyde
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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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