Learn a Chinese Character - 隙 (xì) - Gap

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 阝 (mound radical)

Stroke Count: 12 (12 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 阝 + 昔 (mound + past)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xì (fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

隙 primarily means gap or crack, and is used in various contexts related to openings and opportunities.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 缝隙 (fèng xì) - crack
• 间隙 (jiàn xì) - interval
• 空隙 (kòng xì) - gap

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

隙 is primarily used as a noun to describe gap or crack, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of openings and opportunities.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 隙 reflects the importance of recognizing and utilizing opportunities in traditional practices such as strategy and planning.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 隙 as "mound past" - the 阝 represents mound, and 昔 means past, together forming the concept of gap or crack.