Learn a Chinese Character - 熄 (xī) - Extinguish

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 火 (fire radical)

Stroke Count: 14 (14 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 火 + 息 (fire + rest)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xī (first tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

熄 primarily means extinguish or put out, and is used in various contexts related to stopping fire or light.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 熄灭 (xī miè) - extinguish
• 熄灯 (xī dēng) - turn off the light
• 熄火 (xī huǒ) - flameout

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

熄 is primarily used as a verb to describe extinguishing or putting out, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of stopping fire or light.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 熄 reflects the importance of fire safety and the control of fire in traditional practices such as rituals and ceremonies.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 熄 as "fire rest" - the 火 represents fire, and 息 means rest, together forming the concept of extinguishing or putting out.