Chinese Character: 先 (xiān - First)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 儿 (son radical)
Stroke Count: 6 (6 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 儿 + 土 (son + earth)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xiān (first tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
先 primarily means first, and is used in various contexts related to time and order.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 先生 (xiān sheng) - Mr.
- 先进 (xiān jìn) - advanced
- 先后 (xiān hòu) - successively
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
先 is primarily used as an adverb to describe first, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of time and order.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 先 reflects the importance of order and hierarchy in traditional practices such as Confucianism and social etiquette.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
我先走了。(Wǒ xiān zǒu le.)
I'll go first.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 先 as "son earth" - the 儿 represents son, and 土 means earth, together forming the concept of first.