Learn a Chinese Character - 稀 (xī) - Rare

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 禾 (grain radical)

Stroke Count: 12 (12 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 禾 + 希 (grain + hope)

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xī (first tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

稀 primarily means rare or sparse, and is used in various contexts related to rarity and sparsity.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 稀少 (xī shǎo) - scarce
• 稀有 (xī yǒu) - rare
• 稀释 (xī shì) - dilute

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

稀 is primarily used as an adjective to describe rarity or sparsity, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of rarity and sparsity.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 稀 reflects the importance of rarity and sparsity in traditional practices such as literature and philosophy.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 稀 as "grain hope" - the 禾 represents grain, and 希 means hope, together forming the concept of rarity or sparsity.