Chinese Character: 尼 (ní - Nun)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 尸 (corpse radical)
Stroke Count: 5 (5 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 尸 + 匕 (corpse + spoon)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: ní (second tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
尼 primarily means nun, and is used in various contexts related to Buddhism and female monastics.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 尼姑 (ní gū) - Buddhist nun
- 尼龙 (ní lóng) - nylon
- 尼泊尔 (ní bó ěr) - Nepal
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
尼 is primarily used as a noun to refer to a nun or in transliterations of foreign words.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 尼 is often associated with Buddhism and the monastic life, and is used in many terms related to religious practice.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
她是一位虔诚的尼姑。(Tā shì yī wèi qián chéng de ní gū.)
She is a devout Buddhist nun.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 尼 as "corpse spoon" - the 尸 represents a corpse, and 匕 means spoon, together forming the concept of a nun.