Chinese Character: 窝 (Wō - Nest)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 穴 (cave radical)
Stroke Count: 12 (12 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 穴 + 呙 (cave + curved)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: Wō (first tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
窝 means nest, den, or a cozy place.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 鸟窝 (niǎo wō) - bird's nest
- 窝藏 (wō cáng) - to harbor (criminals)
- 窝心 (wō xīn) - warm and fuzzy feeling
5. Grammar & Usage (语法用法)
窝 can function as both a noun (nest) and a verb (to harbor).
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, "窝" represents both physical shelters and emotional comfort.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
树上有一个鸟窝。(Shù shàng yǒu yī gè niǎo wō.)
There is a bird's nest in the tree.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
记住"穴"表示洞穴，"呙"表示弯曲，合起来表示"弯曲的洞穴"。