Learn a Chinese Character - 男 (nán) - Male/Man

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 田 (field radical)

Stroke Count: 7 (7 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 田 + 力 (field + strength)

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: nán (second tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

男 primarily means male or man, and is used in various contexts related to gender and masculinity.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 男人 (nán rén) - man
• 男孩 (nán hái) - boy
• 男性 (nán xìng) - male

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

男 is primarily used as a noun to refer to males or men, and can also be used as an adjective to describe masculine qualities.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 男 is often associated with traditional gender roles and responsibilities, and is used in many idioms about masculinity and strength.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 男 as "field strength" - the 田 represents a field, and 力 means strength, together forming the concept of a man working in the fields.