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硝

xiāo
noun #20,720

Meanings

  1. 1 saltpeter
  2. 2 potassium nitrate
  3. 3 to tan (leather)

Examples

古代用硝制作火药。
Gǔdài yòng xiāo zhìzuò huǒyào.
In ancient times, saltpeter was used to make gunpowder.
皮革工匠用硝来鞣制皮料。
Pígé gōngjiàng yòng xiāo lái róuzhì píliào.
Leather craftsmen use saltpeter to tan hides.

Tips

history
硝 (saltpeter/potassium nitrate) was a key ingredient in traditional Chinese gunpowder alongside 硫 (sulfur) and 炭 (charcoal). Ancient Chinese alchemists discovered the formula, making 硝 historically significant in world history.

Stroke Order

硝 xiāo