Learn a Chinese Character - 橡 (xiàng) - Oak

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 木 (wood radical)

Stroke Count: 15 (15 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 木 + 象 (wood + elephant)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xiàng (fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

橡 primarily means oak, and is used in various contexts related to trees and rubber.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 橡胶 (xiàng jiāo) - rubber
• 橡树 (xiàng shù) - oak tree
• 橡木 (xiàng mù) - oak wood

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

橡 is primarily used as a noun to describe oak, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of trees and rubber.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 橡 reflects the importance of oak in traditional practices such as woodworking and daily life.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 橡 as "wood elephant" - the 木 represents wood, and 象 means elephant, together forming the concept of oak.