Chinese Character: 机
1. Character Basics
Radical: 木 (mù, wood radical)
Stroke Count: 6
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: jī
3. Meaning
English meaning: machine, opportunity, chance
4. Common Words
- 机器 (jī qì) - machine
- 机会 (jī huì) - opportunity, chance
- 手机 (shǒu jī) - mobile phone
- 飞机 (fēi jī) - airplane
- 计算机 (jì suàn jī) - computer
5. Grammar & Usage
Usage notes:
- 可用作名词，表示机器或设备
- 也可表示机会、时机
- 在现代科技词汇中广泛使用
6. Cultural Background
The character "机" originally referred to a wooden loom. Over time, it evolved to mean machine and later came to represent opportunity or chance. In Chinese culture, the concept of "时机" (shí jī, opportune moment) is highly valued, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities.
7. Example Sentence
Chinese: 你应该抓住这次机会。
Pinyin: Nǐ yīnggāi zhuā zhù zhè cì jīhuì.
English: You should seize this opportunity.
8. Memory Tips
Mnemonic: The character "机" has "木" (wood) on the left and "几" (table) on the right. Imagine a wooden machine or device on a table.