Chinese Character: 鹅 (é - Goose)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 鸟 (bird radical)
Stroke Count: 12 (12 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 我 + 鸟 (I + bird)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: é (second tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
鹅 primarily means goose. It is often used to describe the waterfowl species.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 天鹅 (tiān é) - swan
- 鹅卵石 (é luǎn shí) - cobblestone
- 鹅毛 (é máo) - goose feather
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
鹅 is primarily used as a noun to denote the goose species.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 鹅 symbolizes loyalty and vigilance, often featured in traditional paintings.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
湖里有几只天鹅。(Hú lǐ yǒu jǐ zhī tiān é.)
There are several swans in the lake.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 鹅 as "I bird" - the 我 represents I, and 鸟 means bird, together forming the concept of a goose.