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March 24, 2026
氨ān(an1)
氨 (ān) refers to ammonia, a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen widely used in fertilizers and industrial applications. It is a colorless gas with a distinct pungent odor. In chemistry, ammonia plays a crucial role in various reactions and processes, particularly in the agricultural sector.
Strokes10Radical气Frequency#12889DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
Ammonia is significant in Chinese agriculture, especially in the production of fertilizers that boost crop yields. This connection highlights the importance of chemistry in supporting China's food production efforts.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'fan' (sounds like 'ān') blowing away the strong smell of ammonia. The character 氨 includes the radical for water (氵) which hints at its gaseous nature and its formation from elements found in water and air.
Meanings of 氨
ān(an1)
1ammonia
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About 氨
氨Simplified
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气Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
氨 is primarily used in scientific or industrial contexts, so it may not be commonly encountered in everyday conversation. Be careful with the pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can lead to confusion with unrelated terms. Common collocations include '氨水' (ammonia solution) and '氨气' (ammonia gas).
HSK Study Tips
氨 is not included in the official HSK levels, but it may appear in higher education or specialized contexts. Students should familiarize themselves with related chemical terms and their applications, as this will help in understanding discussions in scientific settings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 氨 with other similar-sounding words. For example, saying '安' (ān, meaning peace) instead of 氨 can lead to misunderstandings. Always remember the context of chemistry when using this term.
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Pronunciation of 氨
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Etymology of 氨
Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声å—)~80-90% of characters
Explanation
Phonosemantic compound. 气 represents the meaning and 安 represents the sound.
氨 = 气 + 安. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 氨
IDS Structure⿹气安
氨Full Character
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气qi4
enclosing
安An1
inner
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Parts
Which of these is part of 氨?
How to say ammonia in Chinese
“ammonia” in Chinese is氨ān
氨 (ān) refers to ammonia, a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen widely used in fertilizers and industrial applications. It is a colorless gas with a distinct pungent odor. In chemistry, ammonia plays a crucial role in various reactions and processes, particularly in the agricultural sector.
When to use 氨
氨 is primarily used in scientific or industrial contexts, so it may not be commonly encountered in everyday conversation. Be careful with the pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can lead to confusion with unrelated terms. Common collocations include '氨水' (ammonia solution) and '氨气' (ammonia gas).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 氨 with other similar-sounding words. For example, saying '安' (ān, meaning peace) instead of 氨 can lead to misunderstandings. Always remember the context of chemistry when using this term.
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氨
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Grammar Patterns of 氨
氨 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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氢气在工业上广泛用于制____。
Hydrogen is used extensively in industry for the production of ammonia.
