Chinese Character: 逆 (nì - Contrary)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 辶 (walk radical)
Stroke Count: 9 (9 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 辶 + 屰 (walk + contrary)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: nì (fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
逆 primarily means contrary or opposite, and is used in various contexts related to opposition and reversal.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 逆风 (nì fēng) - headwind
- 逆境 (nì jìng) - adversity
- 逆转 (nì zhuǎn) - reversal
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
逆 is primarily used as an adjective to describe something contrary or opposite, and can also be used as a verb to mean to go against.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 逆 is often associated with resilience and perseverance, and is used in many idioms about overcoming adversity.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他在逆境中成长。(Tā zài nì jìng zhōng chéng zhǎng.)
He grew up in adversity.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 逆 as "walk contrary" - the 辶 represents walking, and 屰 means contrary, together forming the concept of going against.