Chinese Character: 掀 (xiān - Lift)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 扌 (hand radical)
Stroke Count: 11 (11 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 扌 + 欣 (hand + delight)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xiān (first tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
掀 primarily means lift, and is used in various contexts related to movement and action.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 掀起 (xiān qǐ) - to lift up
- 掀开 (xiān kāi) - to open up
- 掀翻 (xiān fān) - to overturn
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
掀 is primarily used as a verb to describe lift, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of movement and action.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 掀 reflects the importance of movement and action in traditional practices such as martial arts and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他掀开了盖子。(Tā xiān kāi le gài zi.)
He lifted the lid.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 掀 as "hand delight" - the 扌 represents hand, and 欣 means delight, together forming the concept of lift.