Chinese Character: 喜 (xǐ - Happiness)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 口 (mouth radical)
Stroke Count: 12 (12 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 壴 + 口 (drum + mouth)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xǐ (third tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
喜 primaries means happiness or joy, and is used in various contexts related to celebrations and positive emotions.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 喜欢 (xǐ huān) - like
- 喜悦 (xǐ yuè) - joy
- 喜事 (xǐ shì) - happy event
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
喜 is primarily used as a noun to describe happiness or joy, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of celebrations and positive emotions.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 喜 reflects the importance of happiness and joy in traditional practices such as weddings and festivals.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
我喜欢这个礼物。(Wǒ xǐ huān zhè ge lǐ wù.)
I like this gift.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 喜 as "drum mouth" - the 壴 represents drum, and 口 means mouth, together forming the concept of happiness or joy.