甲基

jiǎjī

noun #19,020

Meanings

1 methyl group (chemistry)
2 methyl (CH3)

Characters

first (Heavenly Stem); armor; methyl

base; group (chemistry); radical

Examples

HSK 7-9

甲基是有机化学中最简单的烷基。

Jiǎjī shì yǒujī huàxué zhōng zuì jiǎndān de wán jī.

The methyl group is the simplest alkyl group in organic chemistry.

HSK 7-9

甲基苯丙胺是一种危险的毒品。

Jiǎjī běn bǐng àn shì yī zhǒng wēixiǎn de dúpǐn.

Methamphetamine is a dangerous drug.

Tips

usage

In Chinese chemistry nomenclature, 甲 (first of the Heavenly Stems) represents 'meth-' (one carbon). The series continues: 乙基 (ethyl), 丙基 (propyl), 丁基 (butyl), following the Heavenly Stems order.

Stroke Order

甲 jiǎ

基 jī