Chinese Character: 浇
1. Character Basics
Radical: 氵/shuǐ radical (water radical)
Stroke Count: 9
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: jiāo (first tone)
3. Meaning
water, irrigate, pour, splash
4. Common Words
- 浇水 (jiāo shuǐ) - water (plants)
- 浇灌 (jiāo guàn) - irrigate, water
- 浇花 (jiāo huā) - water flowers
- 浇注 (jiāo zhù) - pour (concrete, metal)
- 浇地 (jiāo dì) - water the fields
- 浇铸 (jiāo zhù) - cast (metal)
5. Grammar & Usage
"浇" is primarily used as a verb meaning "to pour water" or "to irrigate".
It is often used with objects related to plants, fields, or containers that need watering.
Common structures include "浇+宾语" (浇水, 浇花, 浇地) and "用+工具+浇" (用水管浇).
In extended usage, it can also mean "to pour" other liquids or materials, such as in "浇注混凝土" (pour concrete).
6. Cultural Background
In ancient Chinese agriculture, irrigation was crucial for crop production, and "浇" played an important role in describing this process.
The character reflects the close relationship between Chinese people and agriculture throughout history.
Traditional Chinese gardens often feature watering techniques that have been passed down for generations, emphasizing harmony with nature.
In modern times, "浇" is still commonly used in everyday language, not just for agricultural purposes but also for household tasks like watering plants.
7. Example Sentence
Chinese: 我每天早上都要浇花。
Pinyin: Wǒ měitiān zǎoshang dōu yào jiāo huā.
Translation: I water the flowers every morning.
8. Memory Tips
The character "浇" consists of two parts: the radical "氵" (water) on the left and "尧" (yáo) on the right.
The "氵" radical clearly indicates that this character is related to water or liquid.
To remember this character, think of "尧" (a legendary Chinese emperor) pouring water - combining the water radical with the phonetic component "尧" gives the meaning of pouring or watering.