Chinese Character: 欣 (xīn - Joyful)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 欠 (owe radical)
Stroke Count: 8 (8 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 斤 + 欠 (axe + owe)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xīn (first tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
欣 primaries means joyful, and is used in various contexts related to happiness and delight.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 欣赏 (xīn shǎng) - appreciate
- 欣喜 (xīn xǐ) - joyful
- 欣慰 (xīn wèi) - gratified
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
欣 is primarily used as an adjective to describe joy, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of happiness and delight.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 欣 reflects the importance of joy in traditional practices such as philosophy and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他欣赏这幅画。(Tā xīn shǎng zhè fú huà.)
He appreciates this painting.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 欣 as "axe owe" - the 斤 represents axe, and 欠 means owe, together forming the concept of joy.