Chinese Character: 巷 (xiàng - Alley)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 巳 (snake radical)
Stroke Count: 9 (9 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 巳 + 共 (snake + common)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xiàng (fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
巷 primarily means alley, and is used in various contexts related to narrow streets and lanes.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 小巷 (xiǎo xiàng) - small alley
- 巷子 (xiàng zi) - lane
- 街巷 (jiē xiàng) - streets and alleys
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
巷 is primarily used as a noun to describe alleys, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of narrow streets and lanes.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 巷 reflects the importance of alleys in traditional practices such as urban planning and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
这条小巷很安静。(Zhè tiáo xiǎo xiàng hěn ān jìng.)
This small alley is very quiet.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 巷 as "snake common" - the 巳 represents snake, and 共 means common, together forming the concept of alley.