Learn a Chinese Character - 显 (xiǎn) - Apparent

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 日 (sun radical)

Stroke Count: 9 (9 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 日 + 业 (sun + industry)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xiǎn (third tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

显 primaries means apparent, and is used in various contexts related to visibility and prominence.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 明显 (míng xiǎn) - obvious
• 显示 (xiǎn shì) - to display
• 显著 (xiǎn zhù) - significant

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

显 is primarily used as an adjective to describe apparent, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of visibility and prominence.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 显 reflects the importance of visibility and prominence in traditional practices such as calligraphy and public displays.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 显 as "sun industry" - the 日 represents sun, and 业 means industry, together forming the concept of apparent.