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脲 is typically used in scientific contexts, particularly in biochemistry and agriculture. It is often confused with 尿 (niào), which means urine; keep in mind that 脲 specifically refers to urea itself. Use this term in formal discussions about health or science.
Although 脲 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to concepts in higher-level studies of biology and chemistry. Focus on its usage in scientific discussions and familiarize yourself with related terms like 尿 (urine) and 尿素 (urea).
Learners often confuse 脲 with 尿, mistakenly using them interchangeably, such as saying '我需要脲' (I need urea) instead of '我需要尿' (I need urine). Remember that 脲 is specifically about the chemical compound, while 尿 refers to the bodily fluid.
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Etymology of 脲
organic compound
Origin
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Decomposition of 脲
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How to say urea in Chinese
“urea” in Chinese is脲
脲 (niào) refers to urea, a nitrogen-containing compound produced in the liver and excreted in urine. It is commonly used in fertilizers and is significant in the context of biology and chemistry. In medical contexts, understanding urea is essential for discussing kidney function and metabolic processes.
When to use 脲
脲 is typically used in scientific contexts, particularly in biochemistry and agriculture. It is often confused with 尿 (niào), which means urine; keep in mind that 脲 specifically refers to urea itself. Use this term in formal discussions about health or science.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 脲 with 尿, mistakenly using them interchangeably, such as saying '我需要脲' (I need urea) instead of '我需要尿' (I need urine). Remember that 脲 is specifically about the chemical compound, while 尿 refers to the bodily fluid.
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Grammar Patterns of 脲
脲 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). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这类含氮化合物的例子是咪____唑,三聚氰酸三酰胺, 三聚氰酸一酰胺.
Examples of such nitrogenous compounds are imidurazole, ammeline, ammelide.
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脲 (niào) refers specifically to urea, while 尿 (niào) means urine. Urea is a component of urine, but they are not interchangeable.
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