Learn a Chinese Character - 霞 (xiá) - Rosy Clouds

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 雨 (rain radical)

Stroke Count: 17 (17 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 雨 + 叚 (rain + false)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xiá (second tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

霞 primarily means rosy clouds, and is used in various contexts related to beautiful skies and sunsets.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 晚霞 (wǎn xiá) - evening glow
• 朝霞 (zhāo xiá) - morning glow
• 彩霞 (cǎi xiá) - colorful clouds

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

霞 is primarily used as a noun to describe rosy clouds, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of beautiful skies and sunsets.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 霞 reflects the importance of natural beauty in traditional practices such as poetry and painting.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 霞 as "rain false" - the 雨 represents rain, and 叚 means false, together forming the concept of rosy clouds.