Chinese Character: 敏
1. Character Basics
Radical: \u0022\u5b57\u0022 (\u5b57, meaning "letter" or "character") or \u0022\u6587\u0022 (\u6587, meaning "writing" or "literature")
Stroke Count: 11 strokes
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: mǐn (Third tone)
3. Meaning
Quick; agile; sharp; smart; clever; astute; sensitive; responsive; perceptive; prompt; alert; dexterous
4. Common Words
- \u0022\u654f\u611f\u0022 (mǐn gǎn) - Sensitive; responsive
- \u0022\u654f\u6027\u0022 (mǐn xìng) - Sensitivity; quick-wittedness
- \u0022\u654f\u76d1\u0022 (mǐn jiān) - Alert; vigilant
- \u0022\u654f\u5357\u0022 (mǐn min) - Quick; agile; nimble
- \u0022\u654f\u7075\u0022 (mǐn huì) - Clever; intelligent; astute
- \u0022\u654f\u63a7\u0022 (mǐn kòng) - Sensitive control; responsive regulation
- \u0022\u654f\u667a\u0022 (mǐn zhì) - Quick-witted; intelligent; smart
- \u0022\u654f\u7ecf\u0022 (mǐn yàn) - Experienced; skillful; adept
5. Grammar & Usage
The character \u0022\u654f\u0022 is primarily an adjective or adjective morpheme meaning "quick", "agile", or "sharp". It is most commonly used in compound words.
- As an adjective: Describes someone or something as quick, clever, or responsive
- In compound adjectives: Forms terms describing mental or physical agility (e.g., \u0022\u654f\u611f\u0022 sensitive, \u0022\u654f\u76d1\u0022 alert)
- In noun compounds: Forms nouns related to quickness or intelligence (e.g., \u0022\u654f\u6027\u0022 sensitivity, \u0022\u654f\u667a\u0022 quick-wittedness)
- In formal or literary contexts: Can be used alone but is more common in compounds
- With suffixes: Often combined with suffixes like \u0022\u6027\u0022 (nature, quality), \u0022\u5fc3\u0022 (heart, mind), or \u0022\u7075\u0022 (wisdom, understanding)
6. Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, the concept of \u0022\u654f\u0022 (quickness of mind or responsiveness) has been highly valued since ancient times. It is often associated with intelligence, learning ability, and adaptability.
Confucius emphasized the importance of \u0022\u654f\u0022 in his teachings, particularly in the context of learning and self-improvement. The character appears in classical texts to describe individuals who are quick to understand and respond to situations, qualities that were (and still are) highly prized in Chinese society.
7. Example Sentence
\u0022\u4ed6\u662f\u4e00\u4e2a\u654f\u611f\u800c\u5341\u5206\u654f\u7ecf\u7684\u5de5\u4eba\u3002\u0022
He is a sensitive and very experienced worker.
8. Memory Tips
The character \u0022\u654f\u0022 has 11 strokes. It consists of \u0022\u6587\u0022 (wen, writing/literature) on the left and \u0022\u6b62\u0022 (min, ending/boundary) on the right.
To remember this character:
- The left part \u0022\u6587\u0022 suggests connection to learning and the mind
- The right part \u0022\u6b62\u0022 phonetically contributes to the pronunciation "mǐn"
- Think of someone who is quick to understand written material (combining the left and right elements)
- Associate it with words like \u0022\u654f\u611f\u0022 (sensitive) which you might already know