硇 (náo) - Nao — refers to sal ammoniac (ammonium chloride),

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náo ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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硇 · náo

Nao — refers to sal ammoniac (ammonium chloride), a mineral used in traditional medicine and alchemy.

Nao — refers to sal ammoniac (ammonium chloride),

Usage highlights

Sal ammoniacNao saltNao sandNao mineralNao stone

Synonyms

  • 硇砂— sal ammoniac (ammonium chloride)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Sal ammoniac (硇砂) is used in traditional medicine.
  • The mineral is found in volcanic regions (火山地区的硇砂).
  • It appears in ancient alchemical texts (炼丹术中的硇砂).

Collocations

  • Sal ammoniac(硇砂)
  • Nao salt(硇盐)
  • Nao sand(硇沙)
  • Nao mineral(硇矿)
  • Nao stone(硇石)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 硇砂 (sal ammoniac) was historically important in Chinese alchemy and traditional medicine.
  • The character is rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in technical or historical contexts.
  • The character combines the stone radical 石 with the phonetic component 囟.

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