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胩 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
胩kǎcarbylamine; isocyanideg, 9 strokes, radical ⺼
kǎ(ka3) T3
  1. 1carbylamine; isocyanide
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March 24, 2026

胩kǎ(ka3)

The character 胩 (kǎ) refers to isocyanide, a type of organic compound that contains a functional group with the formula -N≡C. Isocyanides are primarily used in organic synthesis and can be toxic, making them significant in chemical discussions but less commonly encountered in everyday language.

Strokes9Radical⺼
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the study and application of chemistry have historical significance, especially during the modernization and industrialization periods. Understanding terms like 胩 can provide insight into the evolution of chemical sciences in China.

Memory Tip

Imagine a car (车) driving dangerously fast (kǎ sounds like 'car') with a toxic cloud (the isocyanide) trailing behind it. The character 胩 has the radical 背 (bèi), which can remind you of the back of a car, emphasizing the connection to the toxic compound that follows.

Meanings of 胩

kǎ(ka3)
1carbylamine; isocyanide
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About 胩

胩Simplified
9Strokes
⺼Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This term is primarily used in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry. Avoid using 胩 in casual conversation, as it may confuse listeners who are not familiar with chemical terminology. Be careful with pronunciation; the third tone (kǎ) can be easily mixed with the second tone (ká), which has a different meaning.

HSK Study Tips

While 胩 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of chemical terms that may appear in advanced studies. Focus on the context in which this word is used, especially in scientific literature, to make connections with other related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 胩 with similar-sounding words. For example, they might mistakenly use 胩 (kǎ) instead of 价 (jià), which means 'price.' Always ensure you are using the correct tone and context.

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Etymology of 胩

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

organic compound

Semantic (meaning)⺼
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Phonetic (sound)卡
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Origin

胩 = ⺼ + 卡. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 胩

IDS Structure⿰⺼卡
胩Full Character
=
⺼rou4
left
卡ka3
right
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How to say carbylamine; isocyanide in Chinese

“carbylamine; isocyanide” in Chinese is胩kǎ

The character 胩 (kǎ) refers to isocyanide, a type of organic compound that contains a functional group with the formula -N≡C. Isocyanides are primarily used in organic synthesis and can be toxic, making them significant in chemical discussions but less commonly encountered in everyday language.

When to use 胩

This term is primarily used in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry. Avoid using 胩 in casual conversation, as it may confuse listeners who are not familiar with chemical terminology. Be careful with pronunciation; the third tone (kǎ) can be easily mixed with the second tone (ká), which has a different meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 胩 with similar-sounding words. For example, they might mistakenly use 胩 (kǎ) instead of 价 (jià), which means 'price.' Always ensure you are using the correct tone and context.

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Word Family of 胩

Words Containing This Character1
胩kǎcarbylamine

Frequently Asked Questions about 胩

胩 is significant as it refers to isocyanides, which are important in organic synthesis and have unique properties.

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