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How do you say "molecule" in Chinese?
分子
fèn zǐ
In Chinese, "molecule" is 分子 (fèn zǐ).
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Pronunciation
This one reads "fèn zǐ" with fourth tone, then third tone; picture your pitch snapping downward fast, like giving a short order; then the next syllable is dipping low then curling back up.
Writing and usage
分子 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
水分子有三个原子。
shuǐ fèn zi yǒu sān gè yuán zi 。
A water molecule has three atoms.
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How to remember 分子
Link "fèn zǐ" to the exact scene of when a water molecule has three atoms and the word molecule sticks.
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Questions about 分子
How do you pronounce 分子?
This one reads "fèn zǐ" with fourth tone, then third tone; picture your pitch snapping downward fast, like giving a short order; then the next syllable is dipping low then curling back up.
Is 分子 formal or casual?
分子 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 分子 used in Chinese?
分子 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 水分子有三个原子。 (A water molecule has three atoms.).
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