Chinese Character: 辛 (xīn - Bitter)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 辛 (bitter radical)
Stroke Count: 7 (7 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 辛 (bitter)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xīn (first tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
辛 primarily means bitter, and is used in various contexts related to hardship and spice.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 辛苦 (xīn kǔ) - hard work
- 辛辣 (xīn là) - spicy
- 辛酸 (xīn suān) - bitter and sour
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
辛 is primarily used as an adjective to describe bitterness, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of hardship and spice.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 辛 reflects the importance of perseverance in traditional practices such as philosophy and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他工作很辛苦。(Tā gōng zuò hěn xīn kǔ.)
He works very hard.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 辛 as "bitter" - the character itself resembles the shape of a bitter herb.