Learn a Chinese Character - 聪 (cōng) (Clever; intelligent; acute)

1. Character Basics (汉字基础)

Radical: 耳 (Ear) (部首：耳)

Stroke Count: 15 (笔画数：15)

Character Structure: 左右结构，由 '耳' 和 '总' 组成 (Left-right structure, composed of '耳' (ear) and '总' (always))

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: cōng (拼音：cōng)

3. Meaning (含义)

Clever; intelligent; acute (聪明；聪慧；敏锐)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 聪明 (Intelligent; clever)
• 聪慧 (Bright; intelligent)

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

Used as an adjective to describe a person's intelligence or acuteness. (用作形容词，描述人的智力或敏锐度。)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, being '聪' is highly valued as it represents not only intellectual ability but also the ability to listen attentively and understand quickly. (在中国文化中，“聪”备受重视，因为它不仅代表智力，还代表专注倾听和快速理解的能力。)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

The character '聪' consists of the '耳' (ear) radical on the left, indicating the importance of listening, and the '总' (always) on the right. It implies that a clever person always listens attentively and learns from what they hear. (“聪”字左边是“耳”旁，代表倾听的重要性，右边是“总”。这意味着聪明的人总是专注倾听并从所听中学到东西。)