Chinese Character: 每
1. Character Basics
Radical: 母 (mǔ) - Mother radical
Stroke Count: 7 strokes
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2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: měi (Third tone)
3. Meaning
Every; each; per; all; often; frequently
4. Common Words
- 每天 (měitiān) - Every day
- 每个 (měigè) - Each one
- 每次 (měicì) - Every time
- 每个人 (měigèrén) - Everyone
- 每年 (měinián) - Every year
- 每月 (měiyuè) - Every month
- 每周 (měizhōu) - Every week
- 每小时 (měixiǎoshí) - Every hour
5. Grammar & Usage
The character "每" is a quantifier that means "every" or "each" when combined with time words or nouns. It is commonly used to indicate frequency or distribution. For example, "每天" means "every day," and "每个学生" means "each student." It is often followed by a measure word or a noun to specify the scope of the "every".
6. Cultural Background
The character "每" has been used in Chinese since ancient times to indicate inclusiveness and regularity. In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of "每" reflects the importance of order, rhythm, and attention to detail in daily life. Phrases like "每日三省吾身" (měirì sānxǐng wúshēn) meaning "examine oneself three times daily"体现了 self-reflection as an important cultural value.
7. Example Sentence
每个人都有自己的梦想。
Měigèrén dōu yǒu zìjǐ de mèngxiǎng.
Everyone has their own dreams.
8. Memory Tips
The character "每" has the radical "母" (mother) at the bottom, suggesting "every" or "all" like a mother caring for all. You can also think of it as a "person" (人) under a roof, representing everyone under one roof. The pronunciation "měi" sounds similar to the English word "may," but with a falling-rising tone.