烷 (wán): alkane
烷 (wán) is a Chinese character meaning “alkane.” Classified as HSK Level 7-9 (HSK 3.0 Standard, CLEC 2022), with radical 火 (fire). It ranks #3109 in character frequency (SUBTLEX-CH corpus).
Native pronunciation
Definitions
- alkane
Stroke Order
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Words & Compounds
Common Compounds
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 甲烷 | jiǎ wán | methane CH4 |
| 丙烷 | bǐng wán | propane |
| 丁烷 | dīng wán | butane |
| 烷烃 | wán tīng | alkane |
| 烷基 | wán jī | alkyl |
| 十六烷值 | shí liù wán zhí | cetane number (quality of light diesel fuel, measured by its ignition delay) |
| 异丁烷 | yì dīng wán | isobutane |
| 辛烷值 | xīn wán zhí | octane rating |
| 三氯甲烷 | sān lǜ jiǎ wán | chloroform (trichloromethane CHCl3) |
| 二氯甲烷 | èr lǜ jiǎ wán | dichloromethane |
| 烷氧基 | wán yǎng jī | alkoxy (chemistry) |
| 烷基苯 | wán jī běn | alkyl benzene |
| 环烷烃 | huán wán tīng | cycloalkane |
| 烷基苯磺酸钠 | wán jī běn huáng suān nà | sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate (used as a bubbling agent in detergents) |
| 环氧乙烷 | huán yǎng yǐ wán | ethylene oxide |
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Total compounds
24
As first character
57
As last character
19
As middle character
烷 appears in 21 compound words: 24 as the first character, 57 as the last, and 19 in a middle position. Compound statistics computed from SUBTLEX-CH and HSK 3.0 vocabulary data.
Idioms & Chengyu (1)
Example Sentences
AI-Generated
蜡烛的烷苗在微风中轻轻摇曳。
là zhú de wán miáo zài wēi fēng zhōng qīng qīng yáo 曳 .
The candle's flame flickered gently in the breeze.
Character Family
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 烷 (wán) mean in Chinese?
烷 (wán) primarily means "alkane." It is classified as HSK Level 7-9, making it an expert-level character. It ranks #3109 in character frequency.
How many strokes does 烷 have?
烷 is written with 11 strokes. The correct stroke order matters for recognition and handwriting speed — practice with the animated guide above to build proper technique.
What is the radical of 烷?
The radical associated with 烷 is 火 (fire). This radical appears in many characters related to fire.
What are common words containing 烷?
Common words with 烷 include: 甲烷 (jiǎ wán, "methane CH4"); 丙烷 (bǐng wán, "propane"); 丁烷 (dīng wán, "butane"); 烷烃 (wán tīng, "alkane"); 烷基 (wán jī, "alkyl"). There are over 21 compound words containing this character.
Is 烷 the same in simplified and traditional Chinese?
Yes, 烷 is written the same way in both simplified and traditional Chinese.
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