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醌kūnquinoneg, 15 strokes, radical 酉, rank #51432, Very Hard
醌kūnquinone (chemistry)unknown, 15 strokes, radical 酉, rank #51432, Very Hard
kūn(kun1)kun T1
  1. 1quinone
  2. 2quinone (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

醌kūn(kun1)

醌 (kūn) refers to a class of cyclic organic compounds known as quinones, which are important in various chemical processes, especially in biology and industry. They are characterized by a conjugated double bond system, contributing to their stability and reactivity, and are commonly used in dyes, pharmaceuticals, and as electron acceptors in biological systems.

Strokes15Radical酉Frequency#51432DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese medicine, certain quinones are recognized for their medicinal properties, linking the term 醌 to both modern chemistry and ancient practices. This reflects the integration of science and culture in understanding natural compounds.

Memory tip

Think of 醌 (kūn) as a 'cooked' compound in chemistry. The radical 醯 (xiā) represents 'liquor' or 'sauce,' hinting at the organic nature of quinones. Imagine a chemist cooking up vibrant colored dyes in a lab, where the 'kūn' sounds like 'cooked,' reminding you of the life's chemistry at play.

Meanings of 醌

kūn(kun1)
1quinone
2quinone (chemistry)
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醌Simplified
15Strokes
酉Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

醌 is primarily used in scientific and technical contexts, so it's important to use it appropriately in discussions related to chemistry. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding words in Mandarin, which can lead to misunderstanding. Always ensure clarity when using it in academic writing.

HSK Study Tips

Although 醌 is not commonly included in HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your chemistry-related vocabulary. Students should focus on recognizing this term in scientific literature and its structural components to better grasp advanced chemistry discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 醌 (kūn) with 醯 (xiā), which refers to a sauce or liquor. It's important to distinguish between these terms, as they pertain to different contexts in chemistry and daily life.

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Etymology of 醌

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

Semantic (meaning)酉
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Phonetic (sound)昆
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Origin

醌 = 酉 + 昆. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 醌

IDS Structure⿰酉昆
醌Full character
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酉you3
left
昆kun1
right
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How to say quinone in Chinese

“quinone” in Chinese is醌kūn

醌 (kūn) refers to a class of cyclic organic compounds known as quinones, which are important in various chemical processes, especially in biology and industry. They are characterized by a conjugated double bond system, contributing to their stability and reactivity, and are commonly used in dyes, pharmaceuticals, and as electron acceptors in biological systems.

When to use 醌

醌 is primarily used in scientific and technical contexts, so it's important to use it appropriately in discussions related to chemistry. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding words in Mandarin, which can lead to misunderstanding. Always ensure clarity when using it in academic writing.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 醌 (kūn) with 醯 (xiā), which refers to a sauce or liquor. It's important to distinguish between these terms, as they pertain to different contexts in chemistry and daily life.

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Word Family of 醌

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醌kūnquinone (chemistry)

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It refers to a class of organic compounds known as quinones, used in various chemical processes.

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