Learn a Chinese Character - 削 (xiāo) - Peel

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 刂 (knife radical)

Stroke Count: 9 (9 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 肖 + 刂 (resemble + knife)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xiāo (first tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

削 primarily means peel, and is used in various contexts related to cutting and reducing.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 削皮 (xiāo pí) - peel
• 削减 (xiāo jiǎn) - cut down
• 削除 (xiāo chú) - eliminate

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

削 is primarily used as a verb to describe peeling, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of cutting and reducing.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 削 reflects the importance of peeling in traditional practices such as cooking and daily life.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 削 as "resemble knife" - the 肖 represents resemble, and 刂 means knife, together forming the concept of peel.