Learn a Chinese Character - 下 (xià) - Below

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 一 (one radical)

Stroke Count: 3 (3 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 一 + 卜 (one + divination)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xià (fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

下 primarily means below, and is used in various contexts related to position and direction.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 下面 (xià miàn) - below
• 下午 (xià wǔ) - afternoon
• 下车 (xià chē) - get off the car

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

下 is primarily used as a noun to describe position, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of direction and time.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 下 reflects the importance of position and direction in traditional practices such as feng shui and architecture.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 下 as "one divination" - the 一 represents one, and 卜 means divination, together forming the concept of below.