This is the 1878th most frequent Chinese word.
分子
"分子" in Chinese means "molecule" or "member/element" depending on the context.
In this sentence, '分子' refers to molecules, the smallest unit of a chemical compound.
水分子由两个氢原子和一个氧原子组成。
Water molecules consist of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Here, '分子' means a member or an element within a larger group or organization.
他是一群反对者中的一个积极分子。
He is an active member among the group of dissenters.
In this instance, '分子' again refers to molecules, pertaining to the study of chemistry.