Chinese Character: 柄 (bǐng - Handle)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 木 (wood radical)
Stroke Count: 9
Character Decomposition: 木 + 丙 (wood + third)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: bǐng (third tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
柄 primarily means handle or grip. It can also refer to power or authority in certain contexts.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 手柄 (shǒu bǐng) - handle
- 把柄 (bǎ bǐng) - leverage
- 权柄 (quán bǐng) - authority
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
柄 is primarily used as a noun. It can be combined with other characters to form compound words related to handles or authority.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 柄 symbolizes both physical handles and metaphorical control, reflecting the importance of both practical tools and authority.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他紧紧握住门柄。(Tā jǐn jǐn wò zhù mén bǐng.)
He firmly grasped the door handle.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 柄 as "wooden handle" - the 木 radical represents wood, and 丙 suggests the shape of a handle, together forming the concept of a grip.