Learn a Chinese Character - 磁 (cí, Magnetism)

1. Character Basics 汉字基础

Radical: 石 Stone radical

Stroke Count: 14 Fourteen strokes

Character Structure: 左右结构，左边是“石”，右边是“兹” Left-right structure, with "石" (stone) on the left and "兹" on the right

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2. Pronunciation 发音

Pinyin: cí Pronounced as "cí"

3. Meaning 含义

Magnetism; magnetic 磁的意思是“磁性；磁的”

4. Common Words 常用词汇

• 磁铁 (cí tiě, Magnet) “磁铁”表示“Magnet”
• 磁场 (cí chǎng, Magnetic field) “磁场”表示“Magnetic field”

5. Grammar & Usage 语法与用法

“磁” can be used as a modifier before nouns to describe something related to magnetism. For example, "磁铁" (magnet), "磁场" (magnetic field). “磁”可以作为名词前的修饰语，用来描述与磁性相关的事物。例如，“磁铁”（magnet），“磁场”（magnetic field）。

6. Cultural Background 文化背景

In ancient China, the discovery and application of magnetism had a profound impact on navigation and science. The compass, one of the Four Great Inventions of ancient China, is based on the principle of magnetism. 在中国古代，磁性的发现和应用对航海和科学产生了深远的影响。指南针是中国古代四大发明之一，就是基于磁性原理。

7. Example Sentence 例句

8. Memory Tips 记忆技巧

You can remember the character "磁" by associating it with the "石" (stone) radical, which implies that it is related to a physical substance, and the right part "兹" can be thought of as a reminder of the sound "cí". Also, linking it to common words like "磁铁" and "磁场" can help you better remember its meaning and usage. 你可以通过将“磁”字与“石”部首联系起来记忆，“石”表示它与某种物质相关，右边的“兹”可以帮助你记住发音“cí”。此外，将它与“磁铁”和“磁场”等常用词汇联系起来，可以更好地记住它的含义和用法。