Chinese Character: 贤 (xián - Virtuous)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 贝 (shell radical)
Stroke Count: 8 (8 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 贝 + 又 (shell + again)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xián (second tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
贤 primaries means virtuous, and is used in various contexts related to morality and talent.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 贤惠 (xián huì) - virtuous and kind
- 贤能 (xián néng) - virtuous and capable
- 贤妻 (xián qī) - virtuous wife
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
贤 is primarily used as an adjective to describe virtuous, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of morality and talent.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 贤 reflects the importance of virtue in traditional practices such as Confucianism and family values.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
她是一位贤惠的妻子。(Tā shì yī wèi xián huì de qī zi.)
She is a virtuous wife.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 贤 as "shell again" - the 贝 represents shell, and 又 means again, together forming the concept of virtuous.