Learn a Chinese Character - 虾 (xiā) - Shrimp

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 虫 (insect radical)

Stroke Count: 9 (9 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 虫 + 下 (insect + below)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xiā (first tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

虾 primarily means shrimp, and is used in various contexts related to seafood and marine life.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 虾米 (xiā mǐ) - dried shrimp
• 龙虾 (lóng xiā) - lobster
• 虾仁 (xiā rén) - shrimp meat

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

虾 is primarily used as a noun to describe shrimp, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of seafood and marine life.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 虾 reflects the importance of seafood in traditional cuisine and festivals.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 虾 as "insect below" - the 虫 represents insect, and 下 means below, together forming the concept of shrimp.