Learn a Chinese Character - 洗 (xǐ) - Wash

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 氵 (water radical)

Stroke Count: 9 (9 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 氵 + 先 (water + first)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xǐ (third tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

洗 primarily means wash, and is used in various contexts related to cleaning and purification.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 洗手 (xǐ shǒu) - wash hands
• 洗澡 (xǐ zǎo) - take a bath
• 洗衣机 (xǐ yī jī) - washing machine

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

洗 is primarily used as a verb to describe washing or cleaning, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of cleaning and purification.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 洗 reflects the importance of cleanliness and purification in traditional practices such as rituals and ceremonies.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 洗 as "water first" - the 氵 represents water, and 先 means first, together forming the concept of washing or cleaning.