Chinese Character: 牺 (xī - Sacrifice)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 牛 (cow radical)
Stroke Count: 10 (10 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 牛 + 西 (cow + west)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xī (first tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
牺 primarily means sacrifice, and is used in various contexts related to offering and devotion.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 牺牲 (xī shēng) - sacrifice
- 牺牲品 (xī shēng pǐn) - victim
- 牺牲者 (xī shēng zhě) - martyr
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
牺 is primarily used as a noun to describe sacrifice, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of offering and devotion.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 牺 reflects the importance of sacrifice in traditional practices such as rituals and ceremonies.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他为了国家牺牲了自己。(Tā wèi le guó jiā xī shēng le zì jǐ.)
He sacrificed himself for the country.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 牺 as "cow west" - the 牛 represents cow, and 西 means west, together forming the concept of sacrifice.