Learn a Chinese Character - 楚 (Chǔ)

1. Character Basics 汉字基础

Radical: 木 (mù) - Tree 部首：木 (mù) - 树

Stroke Count: 13 笔画数：13

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation 发音

Pinyin: Chǔ 拼音：Chǔ

3. Meaning 含义

Haggard; Neat; Clear 憔悴；整齐；清楚

4. Common Words 常用词汇

清楚 (qīng chǔ) - Clear 清晰，明白
苦楚 (kǔ chǔ) - Sufferings 痛苦，苦难

5. Grammar & Usage 语法与用法

楚 can be used as an adjective to describe something clear or distinct. It can also be used in some fixed phrases. “楚”可以用作形容词，用来描述事物清晰、明显。它也可以用于一些固定短语中。

6. Cultural Background 文化背景

In Chinese history, Chu was the name of a powerful state during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. It also has rich cultural connotations in Chinese literature and art. 在中国历史上，“楚”是春秋战国时期一个强大诸侯国的名称。在中国文学和艺术中，“楚”也有着丰富的文化内涵。

7. Example Sentence 例句

他把事情说得很清楚。(Tā bǎ shìqíng shuō de hěn qīng chǔ.) - He explained the matter very clearly. 他把事情说得很清楚。 - 他把事情解释得非常清楚。

8. Memory Tips 记忆技巧

You can remember the character 楚 by associating it with the image of a tree (木) in a field (疋). It can also be related to the cultural background of the State of Chu. 你可以通过联想“木”在“疋”（代表田地）中的形象来记忆“楚”这个字。也可以将其与楚国的文化背景联系起来。