Learn a Chinese Character - 挖 (wā) - Dig

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 扌 (Hand radical)

Stroke Count: 9 (Number of strokes)

Character Decomposition: 扌 + 屈 (Hand + Bend)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: wā (First tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

挖 means to dig, scoop, or excavate. (The meaning of "挖" is to perform actions like digging, scooping or excavating.)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 挖掘 (wājué) - Dig out; Excavate
• 挖土 (wātǔ) - Dig soil
• 挖苦 (wāku) - Speak sarcastically

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

挖 is a verb, often followed by a noun indicating the object to be dug. For example, "挖洞" (dig a hole). ("挖" is a verb, usually followed by a noun that represents the object to be dug. For instance, "挖洞" means "dig a hole".)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, the action of digging is often associated with hard - work, exploration, and the search for hidden treasures. (In Chinese culture, the act of digging is frequently linked to hard work, exploration, and the pursuit of hidden treasures.)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember 挖 by associating the "扌" (hand) radical with the action of using hands to dig, and the right part "屈" can be thought of as the body posture when digging. (你可以通过将“扌”（手）部首与用手挖掘的动作联系起来记忆“挖”，右边的“屈”可以想象成挖掘时的身体姿势。)