What 酒精 means
- Alcohol
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How to write 酒精
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Sounds the same as 酒精
These are also written jiujing without tone marks. Tones and context are what keep them apart — which is why the tone is part of the word, not an accent on it.
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Questions about 酒精
What does 酒精 mean in English?
酒精 is pronounced jiǔjīng and means Alcohol.
How do you pronounce 酒精?
酒精 is jiǔjīng in pinyin — written jiujing without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.
What are the characters in 酒精?
酒精 is written with 2 characters: 酒 (jiǔ) Alcohol (wine), 精 (jīng) Refined (excellent - precise - energy - competent). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.
Is 酒精 an HSK word?
Yes — 酒精 is on the official HSK 6 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 6 page.
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