甲醛

jiǎquán

noun #25,505

Meanings

1 formaldehyde (HCHO)
2 methanal

Characters

first/the first heavenly stem

aldehyde (chemistry)

Examples

HSK 4

新装修的房子里甲醛含量可能很高。

Xīn zhuāngxiū de fángzi lǐ jiǎquán hánliàng kěnéng hěn gāo.

Formaldehyde levels may be very high in newly renovated homes.

HSK 5

甲醛是一种有害气体。

Jiǎquán shì yī zhǒng yǒuhài qìtǐ.

Formaldehyde is a harmful gas.

Tips

culture

In China, 甲醛 (formaldehyde) pollution from new furniture and renovation materials is a major public concern. Many people air out new apartments for months and use air purifiers before moving in.

Stroke Order

甲 jiǎ

醛 quán