Chinese Character: 峡 (xiá - Gorge)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 山 (mountain radical)
Stroke Count: 9 (9 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 山 + 夹 (mountain + squeeze)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xiá (second tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
峡 primarily means gorge, and is used in various contexts related to geography and landscapes.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 峡谷 (xiá gǔ) - canyon
- 海峡 (hǎi xiá) - strait
- 三峡 (sān xiá) - Three Gorges
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
峡 is primarily used as a noun to describe gorge, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of geography and landscapes.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 峡 reflects the importance of natural landscapes in traditional practices such as poetry and painting.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
三峡是中国著名的旅游景点。(Sān xiá shì zhōng guó zhù míng de lǚ yóu jǐng diǎn.)
The Three Gorges is a famous tourist attraction in China.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 峡 as "mountain squeeze" - the 山 represents mountain, and 夹 means squeeze, together forming the concept of gorge.