Learn a Chinese Character - 斜 (xié) - Slant

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 斗 (dipper radical)

Stroke Count: 11 (11 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 余 + 斗 (surplus + dipper)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xié (second tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

斜 primarily means slant, and is used in various contexts related to inclination and deviation.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 倾斜 (qīng xié) - tilt
• 斜坡 (xié pō) - slope
• 斜线 (xié xiàn) - diagonal line

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

斜 is primarily used as an adjective to describe slanting, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of inclination and deviation.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 斜 reflects the importance of balance in traditional practices such as Feng Shui and daily life.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 斜 as "surplus dipper" - the 余 represents surplus, and 斗 means dipper, together forming the concept of slant.