材 (cái) - Chinese Character Learning

Pronunciation: [tsʰaɪ] (similar to "tsai" in "tsar")

Chinese Character: 材

1. 字形基础 (Character Basics)

部首：木 (Wood radical, indicates material)

笔画数：7 (7 strokes)

结构分析： 木 (wood) + 才 (talent) → useful material

2. 发音 (Pronunciation)

拼音：cái

3. 核心含义 (Core Meaning)

材料 / 才能 (Material / Talent)

基本用法：

  • 建筑材料 (Construction material)
  • 人才培养 (Talent development)

4. 常用词汇 (Common Words)

5. 语法应用 (Grammar Usage)

名词性用法 (Nominal usage)

结构：动词 + 材 (Verb + material)

例：选用优质材 (Select high-quality materials)

6. 文化背景 (Cultural Context)

  • 《考工记》材料记载 (Material records in ancient texts)
  • 「材美工巧」理念 (Philosophy of excellent materials and craftsmanship)

7. 例句示范 (Example Sentence)

这种木材适合制作家具 (This wood material is suitable for making furniture)

结构分析：材料 + 用途 (Material + application structure)

8. 记忆技巧 (Memory Tips)

  • 字形联想：木 + 才 → 才能像树木一样需要培养 (Character form association: wood + talent)
  • 对比记忆：才（能力）→ 材（能力的基础） (Comparative memory: talent → material basis)

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