Learn a Chinese Character - 称 (chēng, chèn, chèng; to call, to weigh, to match)

1. Character Basics 汉字基础

Radical: 禾 (The radical "禾" represents grain or rice plants) 部首

Stroke Count: 10 笔画数

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2. Pronunciation 发音

Pinyin: chēng, chèn, chèng 拼音

3. Meaning 含义

To call; to weigh; to match; to be worthy of 称呼；称重；相称；值得

4. Common Words 常用词汇

称呼 (chēng hū; to address someone) 称呼
称赞 (chēng zàn; to praise) 称赞
对称 (duì chèn; symmetrical) 对称
秤砣 (chèng tuó; weighing scale weight) 秤砣

5. Grammar & Usage 语法与用法

“称” can be used as a verb. For example, "称呼某人" (to address someone), "称体重" (to weigh oneself). It can also be used in an adjective form in "对称" (symmetrical). “称” 可以作为动词使用，例如 “称呼某人”（称呼某人），“称体重”（称体重）。它也可以在 “对称”（对称）中作为形容词形式使用。

6. Cultural Background 文化背景

In Chinese culture, the concept of "symmetry" (对称) is often associated with balance, harmony, and beauty. The character "称" is used in many idioms and expressions, reflecting the importance of appropriate measurement and evaluation in Chinese values. 在中国文化中，“对称” 的概念通常与平衡、和谐和美丽相关联。“称” 字在许多成语和表达中使用，反映了在中国价值观中适当衡量和评价的重要性。

7. Example Sentence 例句

大家都称他为“天才”。 (Everyone calls him a "genius.") 大家都称他为“天才”。

这座建筑的设计非常对称。 (The design of this building is very symmetrical.) 这座建筑的设计非常对称。

8. Memory Tips 记忆技巧

You can remember the character "称" by associating the radical "禾" (grain) with the idea of weighing grains in the past. The right part "尔" can be thought of as a person's face, as if someone is addressing or evaluating something. 你可以通过将部首 “禾”（谷物）与过去称量谷物的概念联系起来记住 “称” 字。右边的 “尔” 可以想象成一个人的脸，就好像有人在称呼或评价某件事情。