Learn a Chinese Character - 雕

Chinese Character: (Diāo - Carve; Sculpt)

1. Character Basics

Radical:(Bird radical)

Stroke Count: 16 (Number of strokes: 16)

Structure Analysis: 形声字,从隹(鸟类),周声(zhōu,表音)。本义指猛禽(如"雕鸮"),现指精细雕刻(如"雕塑")(Phonetic-semantic character: "隹" (bird) + "周" (phonetic). Originally meant "bird of prey", now means "carve meticulously".)

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Diāo (First tone)

3. Meaning

To be filled

4. Common Words

7. Example Sentence

The artisan carved intricate patterns on wood. 工匠在木头上雕刻了复杂花纹。

Marble statues require precise carving. 大理石雕像需要精准雕琢。

8. Memory Tips

Combine "隹" (bird) + "周" (detailed) → Detailed carving like bird's feathers. 组合“隹”+“周”→ 像鸟羽般细致的雕刻。

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