Chinese Character: 泄 (xiè - Leak)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 氵 (water radical)
Stroke Count: 8 (8 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 氵 + 世 (water + generation)
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2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xiè (fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
泄 primarily means leak, and is used in various contexts related to leakage and disclosure.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 泄漏 (xiè lòu) - leak
- 泄密 (xiè mì) - disclose a secret
- 泄气 (xiè qì) - lose heart
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
泄 is primarily used as a verb to describe leaking, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of leakage and disclosure.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 泄 reflects the importance of secrecy in traditional practices such as diplomacy and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
这个消息被泄露出去了。(Zhè gè xiāo xī bèi xiè lòu chū qù le.)
This news has been leaked.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 泄 as "water generation" - the 氵 represents water, and 世 means generation, together forming the concept of leaking.