Learn a Chinese Character - 协 (xié) - Cooperate

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 十 (ten radical)

Stroke Count: 6 (6 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 十 + 办 (ten + handle)

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xié (second tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

协 primarily means cooperate, and is used in various contexts related to collaboration and coordination.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 协作 (xié zuò) - collaboration
• 协议 (xié yì) - agreement
• 协调 (xié tiáo) - coordination

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

协 is primarily used as a verb to describe cooperation, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of collaboration and coordination.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 协 reflects the importance of cooperation in traditional practices such as teamwork and daily life.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 协 as "ten handle" - the 十 represents ten, and 办 means handle, together forming the concept of cooperation.