Chinese Character: 祥 (xiáng - Auspicious)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 礻 (spirit radical)
Stroke Count: 10 (10 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 礻 + 羊 (spirit + sheep)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xiáng (second tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
祥 primarily means auspicious, and is used in various contexts related to good fortune and blessings.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 吉祥 (jí xiáng) - lucky
- 祥和 (xiáng hé) - peaceful
- 祥瑞 (xiáng ruì) - auspicious sign
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
祥 is primarily used as an adjective to describe auspiciousness, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of good fortune.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 祥 reflects the importance of auspiciousness and good fortune in traditional practices such as festivals and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
新年吉祥如意。(Xīn nián jí xiáng rú yì.)
Wishing you good luck in the new year.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 祥 as "spirit sheep" - the 礻 represents spirit, and 羊 means sheep, together forming the concept of auspiciousness.