甾 (zāi) - An ancient type of vessel & a harmful substance

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zāi ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 田

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甾 · zāi

An ancient type of vessel;

a harmful substance;

also used in scientific terms like steroids.

An ancient type of vessela harmful substancealso used in scientific terms like steroids.

Usage highlights

Steroid compoundsAncient vesselHarmful substanceSteroid hormonesSterol

Synonyms

  • 甾体— steroid (scientific term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is a type of ancient vessel (甾).
  • Steroids are a class of organic compounds (甾体化合物).
  • It refers to a harmful substance in some contexts (甾毒).

Collocations

  • Steroid compounds(甾体化合物)
  • Ancient vessel(甾)
  • Harmful substance(甾毒)
  • Steroid hormones(甾体激素)
  • Sterol(甾醇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted an ancient vessel, later used in scientific terminology for steroids due to its structural resemblance in chemical diagrams.
  • In modern usage, it is primarily found in scientific and medical contexts, particularly in chemistry and biochemistry.

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