Chinese Character: 并 (bìng - Combine)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 干 (dry radical)
Stroke Count: 6
Character Decomposition: 丷 + 干 (eight + dry)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: bìng (fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
并 primarily means to combine or merge. It can also indicate simultaneous actions or emphasize negation.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 并且 (bìng qiě) - moreover
- 合并 (hé bìng) - merge
- 并列 (bìng liè) - parallel
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
并 is commonly used as a conjunction to connect clauses or emphasize negation. It can also function as a verb meaning to combine.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 并 reflects the concept of unity and harmony, which are important values in traditional Chinese philosophy.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他不仅聪明，并且很努力。(Tā bùjǐn cōngmíng, bìngqiě hěn nǔlì.)
He is not only smart but also hardworking.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 并 as "combining two parts" - the 丷 radical represents two, and 干 suggests action, together forming the concept of combining.