汉字: 半
1. Character Basics
Radical: 十 (ten)
Stroke Count: 5
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2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: bàn (fourth tone)
3. Meaning
The character 半 means "half" or "semi-." It is often used to describe something that is divided into two equal parts.
4. Common Words
- 一半 (yī bàn): half
- 半夜 (bàn yè): midnight
- 半价 (bàn jià): half price
5. Grammar & Usage
The character 半 is commonly used as a noun or adjective to describe something that is half of a whole. It can also be used in compound words related to time, quantity, or price.
6. Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, 半 is often used to describe time, such as 半夜 (midnight), or to indicate a discount, such as 半价 (half price).
7. Example Sentence
我吃了一半的苹果。
I ate half of the apple.
8. Memory Tips
Think of 半 as a character that represents something divided into two equal parts. The radical 十 (ten) can remind you of a scale or balance.
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