Learn a Chinese Character - 匆 (cōng, In a hurry; hastily)

1. Character Basics 汉字基础

Radical: 勹 (bāo, wrapper)

Stroke Count: 5 （笔画）

Structure Explanation: Composed of the radical '勹' on the left and other parts, which gives a sense of someone in a hurry. （结构说明：左半部分为‘勹’，整体给人一种匆忙的感觉。）

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2. Pronunciation 发音

Pinyin: cōng （拼音）

3. Meaning 含义

In a hurry; hastily （匆忙；仓促）

4. Common Words 常用词汇

• 匆忙 (in a hurry)
• 匆促 (hastily)

5. Grammar & Usage 语法与用法

Used as an adverbial modifier to describe an action done in a hurry. （用作状语修饰词，描述匆忙进行的动作。）

6. Cultural Background 文化背景

In Chinese culture, the character '匆' often implies a sense of urgency and time - pressure. （在中国文化中，“匆”字常暗示着一种紧迫感和时间压力。）

7. Example Sentence 例句

8. Memory Tips 记忆技巧

You can associate the character '匆' with the image of a person walking quickly under a roof, which gives a sense of hurry. （你可以将“匆”字与一个人在屋檐下快速行走的画面联系起来，这会给人一种匆忙的感觉。）