Chinese Character: 丝 (Sī - Silk; Thread)
1. 基本特征 (Character Basics)
部首: 糸 (radical: 糸)
笔画数: 5 (5 strokes)
结构分解: 象形字，甲骨文字形像一束束的丝。本义是蚕丝，后来泛指各种丝织品或像丝一样的东西。(A pictographic character. The oracle bone script shape resembles bundles of silk. The original meaning is silk, and later it refers to various silk fabrics or things that look like silk.)
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2. 发音 (Pronunciation)
拼音: Sī (first tone)
3. 含义 (Meaning)
“丝”主要有以下含义：1. 蚕吐出的像线的东西，是织绸缎等的原料（如“蚕丝”）；2. 像丝的东西（如“钢丝”）；3. 形容极小或极少（如“一丝微笑”）。(“丝” mainly has the following meanings: 1. The thread - like substance spun by silkworms, which is the raw material for weaving silk fabrics (e.g., "蚕丝" - silk); 2. Things that are thread - like (e.g., "钢丝" - steel wire); 3. Used to describe something very small or very little (e.g., "一丝微笑" - a faint smile).)
4. 常用词汇 (Common Words)
- 丝绸 (sī chóu) - silk; silk fabric
- 丝线 (sī xiàn) - silk thread
- 丝毫 (sī háo) - the slightest bit
- 铁丝 (tiě sī) - iron wire
5. 语法与用法 (Grammar & Usage)
“丝”常作名词，可受数量词修饰（如“一根丝”），也可与形容词搭配（如“柔软的丝”）。作量词时，表示极少的量（如“一丝希望”）。(“丝” is often used as a noun. It can be modified by numeral - classifier phrases (e.g., "一根丝" - a strand of silk) and can also be paired with adjectives (e.g., "柔软的丝" - soft silk). When used as a measure word, it indicates a very small amount (e.g., "一丝希望" - a glimmer of hope).)
6. 文化背景 (Cultural Background)
中国是丝绸的发源地，丝绸文化源远流长。丝绸之路是古代连接中西方的重要贸易通道，不仅促进了经济交流，也传播了中国的文化和技术。在汉语中，有许多与丝相关的成语，如“蛛丝马迹”“千丝万缕”等。(China is the birthplace of silk, and the silk culture has a long history. The Silk Road was an important trade route connecting the East and the West in ancient times, which not only promoted economic exchanges but also spread Chinese culture and technology. In the Chinese language, there are many idioms related to silk, such as "蛛丝马迹" (traces) and "千丝万缕" (countless ties).)
7. 例句 (Example Sentence)
这件衣服是用丝绸做的。(Zhè jiàn yī fú shì yòng sī chóu zuò de.)
This piece of clothing is made of silk.
他脸上露出了一丝微笑。(Tā liǎn shàng lù chū le yī sī wēi xiào.)
A faint smile appeared on his face.
8. 记忆技巧 (Memory Tips)
可以联想“丝”的象形字形状，就像几束丝线，帮助记忆其含义。通过常用词汇如“丝绸”“丝线”来加深对“丝”的理解和记忆。(You can associate the pictographic shape of the character "丝" with several bundles of silk threads to help remember its meaning. Deepen your understanding and memory of "丝" through common words such as "丝绸" and "丝线".)