How to Say
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ān
Radical: 气 10 strokes
Meaning: ammonia
💡 Ammonia smells like ammonia, and 氨 sounds like 'an' — just add the gas radical.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

氨 (ān) meaning in English —

氨 (ān) means 'ammonia', a compound with the formula NH₃. In China, it's commonly associated with household cleaners and agricultural fertilizers. The radical 气 (qì) indicates gas, while the phonetic component 安 (ān) hints at pronunciation. You'll see 氨 on product labels in stores or in discussions about chemical safety.

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