Chinese Character: 熟 (Shú, Shóu - Ripe, Cooked, Familiar)
1. 基本特征 (Character Basics)
部首: 灬 (radical: 灬, related to fire)
笔画数: 15 (15 strokes)
结构分解: 形声字，从灬，孰声。本义是食物烧煮到可吃的程度，后引申出成熟、熟悉等义。 (A pictophonetic character, with "灬" (fire) as the semantic part and "孰" as the phonetic part. Originally means food is cooked to an edible state, later extended to mean mature, familiar, etc.)
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2. 发音 (Pronunciation)
拼音: Shú (used in formal language), Shóu (used in colloquial language) (Shú in formal language, Shóu in colloquial language)
3. 含义 (Meaning)
熟作形容词时，有以下几种意思：1. 食物烧煮到可吃的程度（如“煮熟”）；2. 植物的果实等完全长成（如“成熟”）；3. 因常接触而知道得清楚（如“熟悉”）；4. 熟练（如“熟能生巧”）。 (As an adjective, "熟" has the following meanings: 1. Food is cooked to an edible state (e.g., "煮熟"); 2. The fruits of plants are fully grown (e.g., "成熟"); 3. Be familiar with something due to frequent contact (e.g., "熟悉"); 4. Skilled (e.g., "熟能生巧").)
4. 常用词汇 (Common Words)
- 熟人 (shú rén) - acquaintance
- 熟练 (shú liàn) - proficient, skilled
- 成熟 (chéng shú) - mature
- 煮熟 (zhǔ shú) - cook thoroughly
5. 语法与用法 (Grammar & Usage)
作形容词时，可受副词修饰（如“很熟”），常作谓语（如“水果熟了”）、定语（如“熟人”）。可与“了”搭配表示状态变化（如“饭熟了”）。 (As an adjective, it can be modified by adverbs (e.g., "很熟"), and often serves as a predicate (e.g., "水果熟了") or an attribute (e.g., "熟人"). It can be paired with "了" to indicate a change of state (e.g., "饭熟了").)
6. 文化背景 (Cultural Background)
在中国文化中，“熟”不仅指食物的烹饪状态，还蕴含着人生的成熟和智慧。例如，“成熟稳重”是对一个人性格和处事能力的高度评价。在农业社会，农作物的成熟关乎人们的生计，因此“成熟”也象征着丰收和希望。 (In Chinese culture, "熟" not only refers to the cooking state of food but also implies the maturity and wisdom of life. For example, "成熟稳重" is a high evaluation of a person's character and ability to handle affairs. In an agricultural society, the maturity of crops is related to people's livelihoods, so "成熟" also symbolizes a good harvest and hope.)
7. 例句 (Example Sentence)
这些苹果已经熟了，可以吃了。(Zhè xiē píng guǒ yǐ jīng shú le, kě yǐ chī le.)
These apples are ripe and can be eaten.
他对这个领域非常熟悉。(Tā duì zhè gè lǐng yù fēi cháng shú xī.)
He is very familiar with this field.
8. 记忆技巧 (Memory Tips)
可以联想“熟”字下面的“灬”代表火，食物在火上煮就会变熟。同时，经常接触的事物就像煮了很久的食物一样，会变得熟悉。通过这个联想，能帮助记住“熟”的含义和读音。 (You can associate the "灬" at the bottom of the character "熟" with fire. Food becomes cooked when it is boiled over fire. At the same time, things that you are frequently exposed to are like food that has been cooked for a long time, becoming familiar. This association can help you remember the meaning and pronunciation of "熟".)