Chinese Character: 锡 (xī - Tin)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 钅 (metal radical)
Stroke Count: 13 (13 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 钅 + 易 (metal + easy)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xī (first tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
锡 primarily means tin, and is used in various contexts related to the metal and its uses.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 锡矿 (xī kuàng) - tin ore
- 锡纸 (xī zhǐ) - tin foil
- 锡器 (xī qì) - tinware
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
锡 is primarily used as a noun to describe the metal tin, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of tin and its uses.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 锡 reflects the importance of tin in traditional practices such as metalworking and craftsmanship.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
这个盒子是用锡做的。(Zhè ge hé zi shì yòng xī zuò de.)
This box is made of tin.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 锡 as "metal easy" - the 钅 represents metal, and 易 means easy, together forming the concept of tin.