Learn a Chinese Character - 献 (xiàn)

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 犬 (dog radical)

Stroke Count: 13 (13 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 南 + 犬 (south + dog)

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xiàn (fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

献 primarily means offer, and is used in various contexts related to dedication and presentation.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

献身 (xiàn shēn) - to dedicate oneself
献礼 (xiàn lǐ) - to present a gift
贡献 (gòng xiàn) - contribution

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

献 is primarily used as a verb to describe offering, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of dedication and presentation.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 献 reflects the importance of dedication and presentation in traditional practices such as ceremonies and daily life.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

他献上了一束花。(Tā xiàn shàng le yī shù huā.)
He offered a bouquet of flowers.

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 献 as "south dog" - the 南 represents south, and 犬 means dog, together forming the concept of offering.