酰 (xiān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 酰 (xiān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 酰 (xiān) means "acyl". with 13 strokes and the radical 酉.

Q: How do you write 酰 stroke by stroke?

酰 has 13 strokes. The radical is 酉. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 酰 and 酕?

酰 (xiān) and 酕 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 酰?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 酉. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 酰?

Common words containing 酰 include: 酰胺 (xiān àn) — amide; 乙酰 (yǐ xiān) — acetyl; 酰基 (xiān jī) — acyl group.

How to Write 酰

The character 酰 (xiān) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 酉 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

酰 is pronounced xiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means acyl.

Common Words with 酰

酰胺 xiān àn

amide

乙酰 yǐ xiān

acetyl

酰基 xiān jī

acyl group

Example Sentences

酰胺是化学物质。

xiān àn shì huà xué wù zhì

Amide is a chemical substance.

乙酰水杨酸是药。

yǐ xiān shuǐ yáng suān shì yào

Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) is a medicine.

酰基参与反应。

xiān jī cān yù fǎn yìng

The acyl group participates in the reaction.

Similar Characters

酕 máo

酖 zhèn

酗 xù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 酰

What does 酰 (xiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 酰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 酰 and 酕?

What mistakes do learners make writing 酰?

What common words use 酰?

How to Write 酰 (xiān)