Chinese Character: 象 (xiàng - Elephant)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 豕 (pig radical)
Stroke Count: 11 (11 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 豕 + 象 (pig + elephant)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xiàng (fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
象 primarily means elephant, and is used in various contexts related to appearance and resemblance.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 大象 (dà xiàng) - elephant
- 象征 (xiàng zhēng) - symbol
- 现象 (xiàn xiàng) - phenomenon
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
象 is primarily used as a noun to describe elephants, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of appearance and resemblance.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 象 reflects the importance of elephants in traditional practices such as art and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
大象在动物园里。(Dà xiàng zài dòng wù yuán lǐ.)
The elephant is in the zoo.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 象 as "pig elephant" - the 豕 represents pig, and 象 means elephant, together forming the concept of elephant.