Chinese Character: 歪 (Wāi - Crooked)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 止 (stop radical)
Stroke Count: 9 (9 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 不 + 正 (not + straight)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: Wāi (first tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
歪 means crooked, askew, or not straight, both literally and figuratively.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 歪斜 (wāi xié) - slanting
- 歪理 (wāi lǐ) - specious reasoning
- 歪打正着 (wāi dǎ zhèng zháo) - hit the mark by a fluke
5. Grammar & Usage (语法用法)
歪 can function as both an adjective and a verb in Chinese sentences.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, being "straight" is often associated with righteousness, while "crooked" implies impropriety.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
这幅画挂歪了。(Zhè fú huà guà wāi le.)
This painting is hung crooked.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
记住"歪"由"不"和"正"组成，字面意思就是"不正"。