Learn a Chinese Character - 刷 (Shuā) - Brush, Scrub

1. 基本特征 (Character Basics)

部首: 刂 (radical: 刂, related to cutting or sharp objects, here it's more abstractly related to the action of brushing)

笔画数: 8 (8 strokes)

结构分解: 形声字，从刂，刷声。原义可能与刮削有关，后引申为用刷子等工具来回擦拭的动作。(A pictophonetic character, with "刂" as the semantic part and "刷" as the phonetic part. Originally it might be related to scraping, later extended to the action of wiping back and forth with a brush or other tools.)

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2. 发音 (Pronunciation)

拼音: Shuā (first tone)

3. 含义 (Meaning)

“刷”主要有以下含义：1. 用刷子等工具清除或涂抹（如刷牙、刷墙）；2. 快速地擦过（如风刷过脸颊）；3. 在网络语境中，指快速浏览或大量浏览（如刷新闻、刷视频）。(“刷” mainly has the following meanings: 1. Use a brush or other tools to clean or apply (e.g., 刷牙 - brush teeth, 刷墙 - paint a wall); 2. Pass quickly across (e.g., 风刷过脸颊 - the wind brushed across the cheek); 3. In the online context, it means to quickly browse or browse a large amount (e.g., 刷新闻 - browse news, 刷视频 - watch videos).)

4. 常用词汇 (Common Words)

• 刷牙 (shuā yá) - brush teeth
• 刷子 (shuā zi) - brush
• 刷新 (shuā xīn) - refresh
• 刷卡 (shuā kǎ) - swipe a card

5. 语法与用法 (Grammar & Usage)

“刷”常作为动词使用，可带宾语（如“刷牙”“刷墙”），也可与副词搭配（如“快速地刷”）。在网络语境中，“刷”可与一些抽象名词搭配（如“刷存在感”）。(“刷” is often used as a verb and can take an object (e.g., "刷牙" - brush teeth, "刷墙" - paint a wall), and can also be paired with adverbs (e.g., "快速地刷" - brush quickly). In the online context, "刷" can be paired with some abstract nouns (e.g., "刷存在感" - seek attention).)

6. 文化背景 (Cultural Background)

在中国文化中，清洁卫生一直受到重视，刷牙、扫地等日常清洁行为都与“刷”的动作相关。随着互联网的发展，“刷”这个词又有了新的含义，反映了网络时代人们获取信息和娱乐的方式。(在Chinese culture, cleanliness and hygiene have always been emphasized. Daily cleaning activities such as brushing teeth and sweeping the floor are all related to the action of "刷". With the development of the Internet, the word "刷" has acquired new meanings, reflecting the ways people obtain information and entertainment in the Internet age.)

7. 例句 (Example Sentence)

8. 记忆技巧 (Memory Tips)

可以联想“刷”的部首“刂”，虽然最初与切割有关，但在“刷”字里可以想象成刷子的形状。通过常见词汇如“刷牙”“刷子”来加深对“刷”的理解和记忆。(You can associate the radical "刂" in the character "刷". Although it was originally related to cutting, in the character "刷", you can imagine it as the shape of a brush. Deepen your understanding and memory of "刷" through common words such as "刷牙" and "刷子".)