Learn a Chinese Character - 束 (Shù) - Bind, Bundle

1. 基本特征 (Character Basics)

部首: 木 (radical: 木)

笔画数: 7 (7 strokes)

结构分解: 象形字，像用绳子把木柴捆起来的样子，表示捆绑、束缚之意。(A pictographic character, resembling firewood tied up with a rope, meaning to bind or restrict.)

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2. 发音 (Pronunciation)

拼音: Shù (fourth tone)

3. 含义 (Meaning)

“束”主要有以下含义：1. 动词，捆绑、系扎（如“束之高阁”）；2. 量词，用于捆在一起的东西（如“一束花”）；3. 约束、限制（如“管束”）。(“束” mainly has the following meanings: 1. As a verb, it means to bind or tie up (e.g., "束之高阁"); 2. As a measure word, it is used for things tied together (e.g., "一束花"); 3. To restrict or limit (e.g., "管束").)

4. 常用词汇 (Common Words)

• 束缚 (shù fù) - bind, restrict
• 结束 (jié shù) - end, finish
• 约束 (yuē shù) - restrain, restrict
• 一束 (yī shù) - a bundle

5. 语法与用法 (Grammar & Usage)

作动词时，可带宾语（如“束紧腰带”）；作量词时，常与名词搭配（如“一束光”）；“结束”可作动词或名词（如“会议结束了”“比赛的结束”）。(As a verb, it can take an object (e.g., "束紧腰带"); as a measure word, it is often paired with a noun (e.g., "一束光"); "结束" can be used as a verb or a noun (e.g., "会议结束了", "比赛的结束").)

6. 文化背景 (Cultural Background)

在中国文化中，“束”体现了一种秩序和规范。例如古代学生入学时要向老师行“束脩之礼”，“束脩”是十条干肉，代表对老师的尊敬和求学的诚意。此外，“束发”表示男子十五岁，是一种年龄和身份的象征。(在Chinese culture, "束" reflects order and norms. For example, in ancient times, when students entered school, they had to perform the "束脩之礼" for their teachers. "束脩" refers to ten pieces of dried meat, representing respect for teachers and sincerity in learning. In addition, "束发" indicates that a man is fifteen years old, symbolizing an age and status.)

7. 例句 (Example Sentence)

8. 记忆技巧 (Memory Tips)

可以联想“束”字的形状，中间的“口”像被捆起来的东西，外面的两笔像绳子，这样就能记住“束”有捆绑的意思。同时，通过常见词汇如“束缚”“结束”来加深记忆。(You can associate the shape of the character "束". The "口" in the middle is like something tied up, and the two strokes outside are like ropes, which helps you remember that "束" means to bind. At the same time, deepen your memory through common words such as "束缚" and "结束".)