Chinese Character: 你 (nǐ - You)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 亻 (person radical)
Stroke Count: 7 (7 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 亻 + 尔 (person + you)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: nǐ (third tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
你 is the second person singular pronoun, meaning "you" in English.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 你们 (nǐ men) - you (plural)
- 你好 (nǐ hǎo) - hello
- 你的 (nǐ de) - your
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
你 is used as a subject, object, or possessive pronoun in sentences, similar to "you" in English.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 你 is a common and polite way to address someone directly in conversation.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
你好吗？(Nǐ hǎo ma?)
How are you?
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 你 as "person you" - the 亻 represents a person, and 尔 means you, together forming the concept of "you".