Chinese Character: 西 (xī - West)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 西 (west radical)
Stroke Count: 6 (6 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 西 (west)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xī (first tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
西 primarily means west, and is used in various contexts related to direction and location.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 西方 (xī fāng) - the West
- 西瓜 (xī guā) - watermelon
- 西餐 (xī cān) - Western food
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
西 is primarily used as a noun to describe the west direction, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of the west.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 西 reflects the importance of the west direction in traditional practices such as feng shui and architecture.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
太阳从东方升起，从西方落下。(Tài yáng cóng dōng fāng shēng qǐ, cóng xī fāng luò xià.)
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 西 as "west" - the character itself represents the west direction.