汉字: 北
1. Character Basics
Radical: 匕 (spoon)
Stroke Count: 5
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2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: běi (third tone)
3. Meaning
North.
4. Common Words
- 北方 (běi fāng): north
- 北京 (běi jīng): Beijing
5. Grammar & Usage
Used as a noun to indicate the direction "north."
6. Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, 北 is associated with the cold and winter.
7. Example Sentence
北京在中国的北方。
Beijing is in the north of China.
8. Memory Tips
Think of 北 as the "north" direction on a compass.