Chinese Character: 械 (xiè - Tool)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 木 (wood radical)
Stroke Count: 11 (11 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 木 + 戒 (wood + guard)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xiè (fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
械 primaries means tool, and is used in various contexts related to tools and weapons.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 机械 (jī xiè) - machinery
- 器械 (qì xiè) - equipment
- 枪械 (qiāng xiè) - firearms
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
械 is primarily used as a noun to describe tools, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of machinery and weapons.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 械 reflects the importance of tools and weapons in traditional practices such as warfare and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他正在修理机械。(Tā zhèng zài xiū lǐ jī xiè.)
He is repairing the machinery.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 械 as "wood guard" - the 木 represents wood, and 戒 means guard, together forming the concept of tools.