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芳香環

简芳香环 · 繁芳香環

Mandarin · pinyin fāng xiāng huán

benzene ring (chemistry)
aromatic ring

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芳: fāng · fragrant; virtuous; beautiful
香: xiāng · fragrant, sweet-smelling; incense; Kangxi radical 186
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环: huán · jade ring or bracelet; ring

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1–1–2 · fang1 xiang1 huan2

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