Learn a Chinese Character - 戏 (xì) - Play

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 戈 (halberd radical)

Stroke Count: 6 (6 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 戈 + 又 (halberd + again)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xì (fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

戏 primarily means play or drama, and is used in various contexts related to entertainment and performance.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 戏剧 (xì jù) - drama
• 游戏 (yóu xì) - game
• 戏曲 (xì qǔ) - traditional opera

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

戏 is primarily used as a noun to describe play or drama, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of entertainment and performance.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 戏 reflects the importance of drama and performance in traditional practices such as opera and storytelling.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 戏 as "halberd again" - the 戈 represents halberd, and 又 means again, together forming the concept of play or drama.