Learn a Chinese Character - 匙 (chí, Spoon)

1. Character Basics 汉字基础

Radical: 匕 (The radical '匕' often relates to things related to cutlery or tools.)

Stroke Count: 11 (The character '匙' has 11 strokes.)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation 发音

Pinyin: chí (The pinyin of '匙' is 'chí'.)

3. Meaning 含义

Spoon (The character '匙' means 'spoon' in English.)

4. Common Words 常用词汇

• 汤匙 (Soup spoon)
• 钥匙 (Key)

5. Grammar & Usage 语法与用法

The character '匙' can be used as a noun to refer to a spoon or a key. (汉字 '匙' 可以用作名词，指代勺子或钥匙。)

6. Cultural Background 文化背景

In Chinese culture, spoons are common tableware, and keys are important for accessing things. (在中国文化中，勺子是常见的餐具，而钥匙则用于开启物品。)

7. Example Sentence 例句

8. Memory Tips 记忆技巧

Think of '匙' as a tool for scooping or unlocking, like a spoon or a key. (可以将 '匙' 想象成用于舀取或开锁的工具，如勺子或钥匙。)