Learn a Chinese Character - 膝 (xī) - Knee

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 月 (flesh radical)

Stroke Count: 15 (15 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 月 + 桼 (flesh + lacquer)

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xī (first tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

膝 primarily means knee, and is used in various contexts related to the body part and its functions.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 膝盖 (xī gài) - knee
• 膝关节 (xī guān jié) - knee joint
• 膝下 (xī xià) - at one's knees

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

膝 is primarily used as a noun to describe the knee, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of the knee and its functions.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 膝 reflects the importance of the knee in traditional practices such as rituals and ceremonies.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 膝 as "flesh lacquer" - the 月 represents flesh, and 桼 means lacquer, together forming the concept of the knee.