Learn a Chinese Character - 让 (ràng) - Let

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 讠 (speech radical)

Stroke Count: 6 (6 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 讠 + 上 (speech + up)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: ràng (fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

让 primarily means to let or to allow, and is used in various contexts related to permission and concession.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 让步 (ràng bù) - to concede
• 让座 (ràng zuò) - to offer one's seat
• 转让 (zhuǎn ràng) - to transfer

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

让 is primarily used as a verb to describe actions involving letting or allowing, and can also be used in idiomatic expressions to describe concessions.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 让 reflects the importance of politeness and the significance of concession in social interactions.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 让 as "speech up" - the 讠 represents speech, and 上 means up, together forming the concept of letting or allowing.