Learn a Chinese Character - 塔 (Tǎ) - Pagoda/Tower

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 土 (earth radical)

Stroke Count: 12 (12 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 土 + 荅 (earth + answer)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: Tǎ (third tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

塔 means "pagoda" or "tower" in Chinese.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 宝塔 (bǎo tǎ) - precious pagoda
• 灯塔 (dēng tǎ) - lighthouse

5. Grammar & Usage (语法用法)

塔 is used as a noun to refer to tall structures like pagodas or towers.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

塔 is an important element in Chinese Buddhist architecture.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

记住"土"表示土地，"荅"表示回答，合起来表示"塔"。