Learn a Chinese Character - 矮

汉字:

1. Character Basics

Radical: 矢 (arrow)

Stroke Count: 13

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2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: ǎi (third tone)

3. Meaning

Short or low (in height).

4. Common Words

5. Grammar & Usage

矮 is commonly used as an adjective to describe objects or people with a short stature or low height.

6. Cultural Background

The character 矮 is often used in everyday language to describe physical traits, but in Chinese culture, it is less common to directly comment on someone's height to avoid offense.

7. Example Sentence

他比我矮一点。
He is a bit shorter than me.

8. Memory Tips

The radical 矢 (arrow) combined with other components gives the idea of a shorter or smaller stature.