Learn a Chinese Character - 日 (rì) - Sun/Day

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 日 (sun radical)

Stroke Count: 4 (4 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 日 (self-contained character)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: rì (fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

日 primarily means sun or day, and is used in various contexts related to time and celestial bodies.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 日本 (rì běn) - Japan
• 日期 (rì qī) - date
• 日记 (rì jì) - diary

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

日 is primarily used as a noun to describe the sun or a day, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of time and celestial bodies.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 日 reflects the importance of the sun and the significance of time in social interactions.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 日 as "sun" - the character itself represents the sun, forming the concept of day or sun.