化学

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 做化学实验时要特别注意安全。▶ —
   Pay special attention to safety when doing chemistry experiments.
2. 水是由氢和氧组成的化学物质。▶ —
   Water is a chemical substance made of hydrogen and oxygen.

Collocations

Mnemonic

化 huà "to change" + 学 xué "study": the study of the changes and composition of matter, i.e. chemistry. 化学反应 = chemical reaction. 化学元素 = chemical element. A basic science alongside 物理 (physics).

Related

Quick check

1. What does the 化 in 化学 point to?

   • the change/reaction of matter
   • the shape of letters
   • the flow of money
   • body movement