Learn a Chinese Character - 孝 (xiào) - Filial Piety

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 子 (child radical)

Stroke Count: 7 (7 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 老 + 子 (old + child)

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xiào (fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

孝 primarily means filial piety, and is used in various contexts related to respect for one's parents and ancestors.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 孝顺 (xiào shùn) - filial piety
• 孝道 (xiào dào) - filial duty
• 尽孝 (jìn xiào) - fulfill filial duties

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

孝 is primarily used as a noun to describe filial piety, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of respect for one's parents and ancestors.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 孝 reflects the importance of filial piety in traditional practices such as Confucianism and daily life.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 孝 as "old child" - the 老 represents old, and 子 means child, together forming the concept of filial piety.