利他能

Lìtānéng
proper noun

Meanings

  1. 1 Ritalin (brand name for methylphenidate, an ADHD stimulant)

Examples

HSK 1
Yīshēng gěi tā kāi le Lìtānéng.
The doctor prescribed him Ritalin.
HSK 7-9
Lìtānéng zài Táiwān shì chǔfāngyào.
Ritalin is a prescription drug in Taiwan.

Tips

culture
Phonetic and semantic blend: 'Li-ta-neng' approximates 'Ri-ta-lin,' while the characters happen to read as 'benefit-other-ability' - a flattering coincidence for a focus drug. Also written 利他林.
register
Brand-name term used in pharmacies and clinical contexts. The generic chemical name is 哌甲酯 (methylphenidate).

Stroke Order

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