Learn a Chinese Character - 吸 (xī) - Inhale

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 口 (mouth radical)

Stroke Count: 6 (6 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 口 + 及 (mouth + reach)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xī (first tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

吸 primarily means inhale or absorb, and is used in various contexts related to breathing and absorption.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 呼吸 (hū xī) - breathe
• 吸引 (xī yǐn) - attract
• 吸收 (xī shōu) - absorb

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

吸 is primarily used as a verb to describe inhaling or absorbing, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of breathing and absorption.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 吸 reflects the importance of breathing and absorption in traditional practices such as meditation and medicine.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 吸 as "mouth reach" - the 口 represents mouth, and 及 means reach, together forming the concept of inhaling or absorbing.