Learn a Chinese Character - 佛

Chinese Character:

1. Character Basics

Radical: 亻 (Person Radical)

Stroke Count: 7

Stroke Order:

Stroke Order Animation

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Fó (Buddha); Fú (archaic, brush off)

3. Meaning

Buddha; Enlightened being in Buddhism. 佛;佛教中觉悟的圣者。

4. Common Words

5. Grammar & Usage

Often used as a noun referring to the Buddha or Buddhist-related concepts, e.g., "Buddhist temple" (佛寺). 常用作名词,指佛陀或与佛教相关的概念,如"佛寺"(Buddhist temple)。

6. Cultural Background

The character '佛' is central to Buddhist culture, representing enlightenment and compassion. 佛字是佛教文化的核心,象征觉悟与慈悲。

7. Example Sentence

Buddha is the founder of Buddhism. 佛是佛教的创始人。

Many people visit temples to worship Buddha. 许多人去寺庙拜佛。

8. Memory Tips

Combined '亻' (person) + '弗' (phonetic component) → Represents a person who has achieved enlightenment. 由"亻"(人)和"弗"(表音部件)组成,想象一个修行圆满的人成为佛。

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