Chinese Character: 像 (xiàng - Resemble)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 亻 (person radical)
Stroke Count: 13 (13 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 亻 + 象 (person + elephant)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xiàng (fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
像 primarily means resemble, and is used in various contexts related to similarity and appearance.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 好像 (hǎo xiàng) - seem like
- 画像 (huà xiàng) - portrait
- 像样 (xiàng yàng) - presentable
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
像 is primarily used as a verb to describe resemblance, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of similarity and appearance.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 像 reflects the importance of resemblance in traditional practices such as art and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
你像你的妈妈。(Nǐ xiàng nǐ de mā mā.)
You resemble your mother.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 像 as "person elephant" - the 亻 represents person, and 象 means elephant, together forming the concept of resemblance.