Chinese Character: 屑 (xiè - Bits)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 尸 (corpse radical)
Stroke Count: 10 (10 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 尸 + 肖 (corpse + resemble)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xiè (fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
屑 primarily means bits, and is used in various contexts related to fragments and trifles.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 木屑 (mù xiè) - wood chips
- 不屑 (bù xiè) - disdain
- 纸屑 (zhǐ xiè) - paper scraps
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
屑 is primarily used as a noun to describe bits, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of fragments and trifles.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 屑 reflects the importance of humility in traditional practices such as etiquette and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他不屑于做这种小事。(Tā bù xiè yú zuò zhè zhǒng xiǎo shì.)
He disdains to do such trivial things.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 屑 as "corpse resemble" - the 尸 represents corpse, and 肖 means resemble, together forming the concept of bits.