Chinese Character: 相 (xiāng/xiàng - Mutual/Appearance)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 目 (eye radical)
Stroke Count: 9 (9 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 木 + 目 (tree + eye)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xiāng (first tone) / xiàng (fourth tone) (two pronunciations)
3. Meaning (含义)
相 has two main meanings: mutual (xiāng) and appearance (xiàng).
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 相信 (xiāng xìn) - to believe
- 相同 (xiāng tóng) - same
- 相貌 (xiàng mào) - appearance
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
相 is used as both a verb and noun, depending on the pronunciation and context.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 相 reflects the importance of mutual relationships and appearances in traditional practices such as literature and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
我们相信你能成功。(Wǒ men xiāng xìn nǐ néng chéng gōng.)
We believe you can succeed.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 相 as "tree eye" - the 木 represents tree, and 目 means eye, together forming the concept of mutual and appearance.