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While 醛 is a technical term primarily used in chemistry, it’s important to use it in contexts related to organic compounds. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with related terms like 酮 (tóng, ketone) and ensure they are familiar with chemical terminology. This term is formal and typically appears in academic or scientific discussions.
As a term not included in the HSK levels, learners should focus on understanding its application within organic chemistry. It connects with other scientific vocabulary, so mastering related terms will be beneficial for students pursuing further studies in science.
Learners often confuse 醛 with similar-sounding terms like 圆 (yuán, circle) or 传 (chuán, to transmit). It’s essential to practice pronunciation and write the character correctly to avoid these mix-ups.
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Etymology of 醛
Phonosemantic compound. 酉 represents the meaning and 荃 represents the sound.
chemical
Origin
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Decomposition of 醛
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How to say aldehyde in Chinese
“aldehyde” in Chinese is醛
醛 (quán) refers to a class of organic compounds known as aldehydes, characterized by the presence of a carbonyl group (C=O) at the end of a carbon chain. They are commonly used in chemical synthesis and can be found in various fragrances and flavors. In a laboratory context, understanding aldehydes is essential for organic chemistry.
When to use 醛
While 醛 is a technical term primarily used in chemistry, it’s important to use it in contexts related to organic compounds. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with related terms like 酮 (tóng, ketone) and ensure they are familiar with chemical terminology. This term is formal and typically appears in academic or scientific discussions.
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Learners often confuse 醛 with similar-sounding terms like 圆 (yuán, circle) or 传 (chuán, to transmit). It’s essential to practice pronunciation and write the character correctly to avoid these mix-ups.
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Grammar Patterns of 醛
醛 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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乙____酸循环体发现于油脂种子的贮藏组织中.
Glyoxysomes are found in the storage tissues of fatty seeds.
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醛 (quán) refers to aldehydes, which have a carbonyl group at the end of a carbon chain, while 酮 (tóng) refers to ketones, which have a carbonyl group within the carbon chain.
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