Learn a Chinese Character - 士 (Shì) - Scholar/Knight

1. 基本特征 (Character Basics)

部首: 士（自身为部首） (radical: 士 itself)

笔画数: 3 (3 strokes)

结构分解: 象形字，像古代男子束发戴冠的形状，本义指男子的美称，后指有学识或地位的人 (pictogram resembling an ancient man with a crowned hairstyle, originally meaning a noble man, later extended to scholar or person of status)

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2. 发音 (Pronunciation)

拼音: Shì (fourth tone)

3. 含义 (Meaning)

士作名词时指古代男子的美称（如"男士"），后指有学识的人（如"学士"）或士兵（如"士兵"） (Noun: noble man (e.g., "gentleman"); Scholar (e.g., "bachelor"); Soldier (e.g., "soldier"))

4. 常用词汇 (Common Words)

• 士兵 (shì bīng) - soldier
• 学士 (xué shì) - bachelor
• 绅士 (shēn shì) - gentleman
• 勇士 (yǒng shì) - warrior

5. 语法与用法 (Grammar & Usage)

作名词时可受形容词修饰（如"年轻的学士"）；常与"兵""学"等词搭配（如"士兵""学士"） (Noun: modified by adjectives (e.g., "young bachelor"); often paired with "兵/学" (e.g., "soldier/bachelor"))

6. 文化背景 (Cultural Background)

古代"士"是贵族阶层的最低一级（如"士大夫"），后指读书人（如"文人学士"），体现中国对知识和品德的重视；"勇士"则强调勇敢，反映对英雄精神的推崇 (In ancient times, "士" was the lowest rank of the nobility (e.g., "scholar-officials"). Later, it referred to literati (e.g., "literary scholars"), reflecting the value of knowledge and virtue. "勇士" (warrior) emphasizes bravery, reflecting the admiration for heroism)

7. 例句 (Example Sentence)

8. 记忆技巧 (Memory Tips)

"士"的字形像古代男子戴冠的样子，想象一个戴冠的人既有学识又有地位，通过"戴冠男子=士"的画面轻松记住含义 ("士" resembles an ancient man with a crown. Imagine a crowned man with knowledge and status, associating "crowned man" to remember the meaning of "士")