Learn a Chinese Character - 寺 (Sì) - Temple; Government Office

1. 基本特征 (Character Basics)

部首: 寸 (radical: 寸)

笔画数: 6 (6 strokes)

结构分解: 会意字，从又（手）持“之”。“之”有到、往之意，以手持物到某处，表示掌管、主持，本义是官署，后指佛教、道教的庙宇。(An associative compound character, it looks like holding "之" with "又" (hand). "之" means "to" or "go to". Holding an object to a certain place implies management or presiding. The original meaning is a government office, and later it refers to Buddhist or Taoist temples.)

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2. 发音 (Pronunciation)

拼音: Sì (fourth tone)

3. 含义 (Meaning)

“寺”主要有以下含义：1. 古代官署名（如“大理寺”）；2. 佛教的庙宇（如“少林寺”）；3. 某些宗教供礼拜、讲经的地方（如“清真寺”）。(“寺” mainly has the following meanings: 1. An ancient government office (e.g., "大理寺" - Dali Temple); 2. A Buddhist temple (e.g., "少林寺" - Shaolin Temple); 3. A place for worship and preaching in some religions (e.g., "清真寺" - Mosque).)

4. 常用词汇 (Common Words)

• 寺院 (sì yuàn) - temple
• 佛寺 (fó sì) - Buddhist temple
• 寺观 (sì guàn) - Buddhist temples and Taoist monasteries

5. 语法与用法 (Grammar & Usage)

“寺”通常作为名词使用，可直接表示具体的官署或宗教场所，也可与其他词组成复合词（如“寺院”）。(“寺” is usually used as a noun, which can directly represent a specific government office or a religious place, and can also form compound words with other words (e.g., "寺院" - temple).)

6. 文化背景 (Cultural Background)

在中国古代，“寺”最初是官署的名称，如“太常寺”“鸿胪寺”等。随着佛教传入中国，“寺”逐渐成为佛教庙宇的代名词。佛教寺院不仅是宗教活动的场所，也是文化传承和学术交流的中心。道教的道观有时也会被称为“寺观”。(In ancient China, "寺" was originally the name of a government office, such as "太常寺" (Imperial Sacrifice Office) and "鸿胪寺" (Court of State Ceremonial). With the introduction of Buddhism to China, "寺" gradually became a synonym for Buddhist temples. Buddhist temples are not only places for religious activities but also centers for cultural inheritance and academic exchanges. Taoist monasteries are sometimes also called "寺观".)

7. 例句 (Example Sentence)

8. 记忆技巧 (Memory Tips)

可以联想“寺”在古代代表官署，官员手持文件管理事务，现在常见的佛教寺院也有主持管理事务，帮助记忆其含义。通过常用词汇如“寺院”“佛寺”来加深对“寺”的理解和记忆。(You can associate "寺" with the ancient government offices, where officials held documents to manage affairs. Nowadays, the common Buddhist temples also have abbots to manage affairs, which helps to remember its meaning. Deepen your understanding and memory of "寺" through common words such as "寺院" and "佛寺".)