Learn a Chinese Character - 败

1. Character Basics

Radical: 贝 (shell/money)

Stroke Count: 8

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2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: bài (fourth tone)

3. Meaning

The character 败 means "to lose," "to defeat," or "to fail." It can also mean "to spoil" or "to ruin."

4. Common Words

• 失败 (shī bài): failure
• 打败 (dǎ bài): to defeat
• 腐败 (fǔ bài): corruption

5. Grammar & Usage

The character 败 is commonly used as a verb to describe losing or failing. It can also be used as a noun to refer to defeat or failure.

6. Cultural Background

In Chinese culture, 败 is often associated with the concept of failure or defeat, but it also carries the idea of learning from mistakes and striving for improvement.

7. Example Sentence

8. Memory Tips

Think of 败 as a character that represents losing or failing. The radical 贝 (shell/money) can remind you of losing wealth or value.