Learn a Chinese Character - 谢 (xiè) - Thank

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 讠 (speech radical)

Stroke Count: 12 (12 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 讠 + 射 (speech + shoot)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xiè (fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

谢 primarily means thank, and is used in various contexts related to gratitude and appreciation.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 谢谢 (xiè xie) - thank you
• 感谢 (gǎn xiè) - gratitude
• 谢绝 (xiè jué) - decline politely

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

谢 is primarily used as a verb to express gratitude, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of appreciation and decline.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 谢 reflects the importance of politeness and gratitude in traditional practices such as etiquette and daily life.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 谢 as "speech shoot" - the 讠 represents speech, and 射 means shoot, together forming the concept of thanking.