Chinese Character: 吊 (Diào - Hang; Condole)
Radical: 口 (Mouth radical)
Stroke Count: 6 (Number of strokes: 6)
Structure Analysis: 会意字，从巾（布帛），从口（悬挂处）。本义指悬挂祭奠（如"吊唁"），现也指悬挂物品（如"吊灯"）(Ideogram: "巾" (cloth) + "口" (hanging point). Originally meant "mourning ritual", now means "hang objects".)
Pinyin: Diào (Fourth tone)
To hang; to suspend; to condole; to offer condolences; to mourn; to lift; to withdraw (money); to check; to investigate.
The character 吊 (diào) is primarily used as a verb with several meanings. It can describe the action of hanging or suspending objects, or the act of offering condolences to someone who has lost a family member or friend.
In Chinese culture, 吊 (diào) has important connotations related to mourning and paying respects to the deceased. The practice of offering condolences (吊唁) is a significant part of Chinese funeral customs, where friends and relatives visit the bereaved family to express sympathy.
Historically, 吊 was associated with specific mourning rituals, including the hanging of symbolic items and the offering of condolences. This cultural significance has influenced various Chinese idioms and expressions related to grief and remembrance.
Beyond its mourning-related meanings, 吊 is also used in everyday language to describe suspended objects, reflecting its versatility in the Chinese language.
The golden gate bridge is a famous suspension bridge. 金门大桥是著名的吊桥。
We went to offer condolences yesterday. 我们昨天去吊唁了。
Combine "口" (hanging point) + "巾" (cloth) → Cloth hanging for mourning. 组合“口”+“巾”→ 用于哀悼的悬挂布帛。