Chinese Character: 希 (xī - Hope)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 巾 (cloth radical)
Stroke Count: 7 (7 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 巾 + 布 (cloth + cloth)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xī (first tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
希 primarily means hope or rare, and is used in various contexts related to hope and rarity.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 希望 (xī wàng) - hope
- 希腊 (xī là) - Greece
- 希罕 (xī hǎn) - rare
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
希 is primarily used as a noun to describe hope or rarity, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of hope and rarity.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 希 reflects the importance of hope and rarity in traditional practices such as literature and philosophy.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
我希望你能成功。(Wǒ xī wàng nǐ néng chéng gōng.)
I hope you can succeed.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 希 as "cloth cloth" - the 巾 represents cloth, and the repetition emphasizes the concept of hope or rarity.