Learn a Chinese Character - 软 (ruǎn) - Soft

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 车 (vehicle radical)

Stroke Count: 11 (11 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 车 + 欠 (vehicle + owe)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: ruǎn (third tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

软 primaries means soft or flexible, and is used in various contexts related to texture and flexibility.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 软件 (ruǎn jiàn) - software
• 柔软 (róu ruǎn) - soft and flexible
• 软糖 (ruǎn táng) - gummy candy

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

软 is primarily used as an adjective to describe softness or flexibility, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of softness and flexibility.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 软 reflects the importance of softness and flexibility in traditional practices such as calligraphy and martial arts.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 软 as "vehicle owe" - the 车 represents vehicle, and 欠 means owe, together forming the concept of softness or flexibility.