Learn a Chinese Character - 勺 (Sháo) - Ladle/Spoon

1. 基本特征 (Character Basics)

部首: 勹（包字头） (radical: wrapping)

笔画数: 3 (3 strokes)

结构分解: 象形字，像勺子的形状，上为柄（竖钩），下为勺头（横折钩、撇） (pictogram resembling a ladle: vertical hook as handle, horizontal fold hook and撇 as bowl)

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2. 发音 (Pronunciation)

拼音: Sháo (second tone)

3. 含义 (Meaning)

勺指舀取液体或粉末的器具（如"汤勺"），也可作量词表示一勺的量（如"一勺糖"） (Ladle: utensil for scooping liquids/powders (e.g., "soup ladle"); Measure word: a spoonful (e.g., "a spoonful of sugar"))

4. 常用词汇 (Common Words)

• 勺子 (sháo zi) - spoon
• 汤勺 (tāng sháo) - soup ladle
• 铁勺 (tiě sháo) - metal spoon
• 一勺 (yī sháo) - a spoonful

5. 语法与用法 (Grammar & Usage)

作名词时表具体器具（如"木勺"）；作量词时需与数词搭配（如"三勺盐"） (Noun: specific utensil (e.g., "wooden spoon"); Measure word: paired with numerals (e.g., "three spoonfuls of salt"))

6. 文化背景 (Cultural Background)

中国传统饮食中，勺与筷子共同构成基础餐具，"勺"体现对液体食物的实用需求（如舀汤），是生活中不可或缺的工具 (In traditional Chinese dining, ladles and chopsticks form basic utensils. "勺" reflects practical needs for liquid foods (e.g., scooping soup), an indispensable tool in daily life)

7. 例句 (Example Sentence)

8. 记忆技巧 (Memory Tips)

"勺"的字形直接模仿勺子的形状：竖钩像柄，下面的横折钩和撇像勺头，看到字形就能联想到实际的勺子，轻松记住含义 ("勺" directly mimics the shape of a ladle: vertical hook as handle, horizontal fold hook and撇 as bowl. The character's shape directly reflects its meaning, making it easy to remember)