Chinese Character: 效 (xiào - Effect)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 攵 (strike radical)
Stroke Count: 10 (10 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 交 + 攵 (mix + strike)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xiào (fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
效 primarily means effect, and is used in various contexts related to results and imitation.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 效果 (xiào guǒ) - effect
- 效率 (xiào lǜ) - efficiency
- 效仿 (xiào fǎng) - imitate
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
效 is primarily used as a noun to describe effect, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of results and imitation.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 效 reflects the importance of effect in traditional practices such as education and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
这个方法很有效。(Zhè gè fāng fǎ hěn yǒu xiào.)
This method is very effective.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 效 as "mix strike" - the 交 represents mix, and 攵 means strike, together forming the concept of effect.