Chinese Character: 部 (bù - Department)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 阝 (place radical)
Stroke Count: 10
Character Decomposition: 阝 + 咅 (place + sound)
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2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: bù (fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
部 primarily means department or part. It is often used to denote a section or division of an organization.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 部门 (bù mén) - department
- 部分 (bù fen) - part, section
- 内部 (nèi bù) - internal, inside
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
部 is primarily used as a noun to denote a part or section of something.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 部 reflects the organizational structure and the importance of division of labor.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他在市场部工作。(Tā zài shìchǎng bù gōngzuò.)
He works in the marketing department.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 部 as "place sound" - the 阝 radical represents place, and 咅 means sound, together forming the concept of a department or section.