Learn a Chinese Character - 叔 (Shū) - Uncle

1. 基本特征 (Character Basics)

部首: 又 (radical: 又)

笔画数: 8 (8 strokes)

结构分解: 形声字，从又，尗声。本义指拾取，后常用来称呼父亲的弟弟，或对中年男性的尊称。 (A pictophonetic character, with "又" as the semantic part and "尗" as the phonetic part. Originally means to pick up, later often used to address father's younger brother or as a respectful title for middle-aged men.)

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2. 发音 (Pronunciation)

拼音: Shū (first tone)

3. 含义 (Meaning)

叔作名词时，主要有两个意思：一是指父亲的弟弟，即叔父；二是对和父亲同辈而年纪较小的男子的尊称。 (As a noun, "叔" mainly has two meanings: one is to refer to father's younger brother, i.e., uncle; the other is a respectful title for a man of the same generation as one's father but younger in age.)

4. 常用词汇 (Common Words)

• 叔父 (shū fù) - paternal uncle
• 大叔 (dà shū) - uncle (a respectful way to address an older man)
• 叔侄 (shū zhí) - uncle and nephew

5. 语法与用法 (Grammar & Usage)

“叔”通常作为亲属称谓使用，可直接称呼（如“叔叔，您好！”），也可与其他亲属称谓组合使用（如“叔侄关系”）。 (“叔” is usually used as a kinship term. It can be used directly for addressing (e.g., "Uncle, hello!") or combined with other kinship terms (e.g., "uncle-nephew relationship").)

6. 文化背景 (Cultural Background)

在中国文化中，亲属称谓体系非常复杂且严谨，“叔”在亲属关系中有着明确的地位。尊重长辈是中国传统美德，对“叔”的称呼体现了这种长幼有序的文化观念。在日常生活中，“大叔”也常被用作对陌生中年男性的尊称，表达礼貌和尊重。 (In Chinese culture, the kinship term system is very complex and strict. "叔" has a clear status in kinship. Respecting elders is a traditional Chinese virtue, and the address of "叔" reflects this cultural concept of order between the young and the old. In daily life, "大叔" is also often used as a respectful title for unfamiliar middle-aged men to show politeness and respect.)

7. 例句 (Example Sentence)

8. 记忆技巧 (Memory Tips)

可以联想“叔”字的部首“又”，就像一只手，想象叔叔用手关爱和帮助我们。通过这种联想，能帮助记住“叔”的含义和读音。 (You can associate the radical "又" in the character "叔" with a hand. Imagine an uncle using his hand to care for and help us. This association can help you remember the meaning and pronunciation of "叔".)