Chinese Character: 滤
1. Character Basics
Radical: 氵(shuǐ, water radical)
Stroke Count: 13
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2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: lǜ (Fourth tone)
3. Meaning
To filter; to strain; to sieve
4. Common Words
- 过滤 (guòlǜ) - to filter; filtration
- 过滤器 (guòlǜqì) - filter
- 滤网 (lǜwǎng) - filter screen; strainer
- 滤清 (lǜqīng) - to filter clear
- 滤器 (lǜqì) - filter
- 滤掉 (lǜdiào) - to filter out
- 滤水器 (lǜshuǐqì) - water filter
- 滤布 (lǜbù) - filter cloth
5. Grammar & Usage
The character "滤" is primarily used as a verb meaning "to filter" or "to strain". It is often combined with other characters to form compound verbs and nouns related to the process of filtration. In sentences, it is commonly used in the structure "过滤 + object" (e.g., 过滤水 filter water) or as part of compound words describing filtration devices or processes.
6. Cultural Background
The concept of filtration has a long history in Chinese culture, with traditional methods used for purifying water, making tea, and processing various substances. The character "滤" combines the water radical (氵) with "虑" (lǜ, to consider), suggesting the careful process of separating impurities from a liquid. In modern times, filtration technology has advanced significantly, but the fundamental concept represented by the character remains relevant in daily life, industry, and environmental protection.
7. Example Sentence
Chinese: 我们需要用过滤器过滤自来水，确保饮用水安全。
Pinyin: Wǒmen xūyào yòng guòlǜqì guòlǜ zìlái shuǐ, quèbǎo yǐnyòng shuǐ ānquán.
English: We need to filter tap water with a filter to ensure drinking water safety.
8. Memory Tips
The character 滤 is composed of 氵(water radical) on the left and 虑(lǜ, to consider) on the right. You can remember this character by associating the water radical with liquid and the right part "虑" with the careful process of considering or examining. Together, they represent the act of carefully separating impurities from a liquid through filtration.