Learn a Chinese Character - 念 (niàn) - Think

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 心 (heart radical)

Stroke Count: 8 (8 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 今 + 心 (now + heart)

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: niàn (fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

念 primarily means to think or to miss, and is used in various contexts related to thought and memory.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 想念 (xiǎng niàn) - to miss
• 概念 (gài niàn) - concept
• 念书 (niàn shū) - to study

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

念 is primarily used as a verb to describe thinking or missing, and can also be used as a noun to mean thought.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 念 is often associated with mindfulness and remembrance, and is used in many idioms about thought and memory.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 念 as "now heart" - the 今 represents now, and 心 means heart, together forming the concept of thinking.