Chinese Character: 纤 (xiān/qiàn - Fine/Delicate)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 纟 (silk radical)
Stroke Count: 6 (6 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 纟 + 千 (silk + thousand)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xiān/qiàn (first tone/fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
纤 primarily means fine or delicate, and is used in various contexts related to texture and quality.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 纤维 (xiān wéi) - fiber
- 纤细 (xiān xì) - slender
- 纤夫 (qiàn fū) - boat tracker
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
纤 is primarily used as an adjective to describe fine or delicate, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of texture and quality.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 纤 reflects the importance of texture and quality in traditional practices such as silk production and craftsmanship.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
她的手指很纤细。(Tā de shǒu zhǐ hěn xiān xì.)
Her fingers are very slender.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 纤 as "silk thousand" - the 纟 represents silk, and 千 means thousand, together forming the concept of fine or delicate.