Learn a Chinese Character - 杀 (Shā) - Kill/Murder

1. 基本特征 (Character Basics)

部首: 杀（或殳） (radical: 杀/殳)

笔画数: 6 (6 strokes)

结构分解: 会意字，原像用武器（殳）击杀的场景 (ideogram representing killing with a weapon)

笔顺:

2. 发音 (Pronunciation)

拼音: Shā (first tone)

3. 含义 (Meaning)

杀指用武力或手段使生物失去生命，也可引申为消除、削弱（如"杀菌"） (To kill; also extended to eliminate (e.g., "sterilize"))

4. 常用词汇 (Common Words)

• 杀害 (shā hài) - murder
• 杀手 (shā shǒu) - killer
• 杀菌 (shā jūn) - sterilize

5. 语法与用法 (Grammar & Usage)

作动词时表具体动作（如"杀猪"）；可与副词搭配（如"误杀"） (As a verb: specific action (e.g., "kill a pig"); often paired with adverbs (e.g., "accidentally kill"))

6. 文化背景 (Cultural Background)

中国古代法律对"杀"有细致分类（如"故杀""过失杀"），体现对生命权的重视 (Ancient Chinese law categorized "kill" into types like "intentional murder" and "negligent homicide", reflecting respect for life)

7. 例句 (Example Sentence)

8. 记忆技巧 (Memory Tips)

"杀"的字形像用武器（殳）攻击，直接关联"击杀"的含义，容易记忆 (The character resembles attacking with a weapon, directly linking to the meaning of "kill" for easy memorization)