Chinese Character: 芒
1. Character Basics
Radical: 艹 (cǎo) - Grass radical
Stroke Count: 6 strokes
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: Máng (Second tone)
3. Meaning
Basic Meaning: Awn; bristle; light; ray; point; edge; tip; sparkle
4. Common Words
- 芒果 (máng guǒ) - Mango
- 光芒 (guāng máng) - Light; rays; brilliance; radiance
- 锋芒 (fēng máng) - Edge; point; cutting edge; talent; ability
- 芒刺 (máng cì) - Thorn; prickle; barb
- 麦芒 (mài máng) - Awn of wheat
5. Grammar & Usage
"芒" is primarily used as a noun to refer to the bristle-like structures on certain plants or to describe something sharp, pointed, or radiant. It is often found in compound words where it conveys the idea of sharpness, brightness, or pointedness.
6. Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, "芒" is associated with agriculture and nature. The term "芒种" (Máng Zhòng) is one of the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar, marking the season when grains with awns (like wheat) are harvested and rice is planted.
7. Example Sentence
中文: 这个芒果很甜，很好吃。
Pinyin: Zhè gè máng guǒ hěn tián, hěn hǎo chī.
English: This mango is very sweet and delicious.
8. Memory Tips
The top part of "芒" is the grass radical "艹" (cǎo), and the bottom part is "亡" (wáng). You can remember it as "grass with sharp points" or "grass that appears dead (亡) but has sharp awns" to help recall the meaning of awn or bristle.