Learn a Chinese Character - 新 (xīn) - New

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 斤 (axe radical)

Stroke Count: 13 (13 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 亲 + 斤 (dear + axe)

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xīn (first tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

新 primarily means new, and is used in various contexts related to freshness and novelty.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 新年 (xīn nián) - New Year
• 新闻 (xīn wén) - news
• 新鲜 (xīn xiān) - fresh

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

新 is primarily used as an adjective to describe newness, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of freshness and novelty.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 新 reflects the importance of new beginnings in traditional practices such as festivals and daily life.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 新 as "dear axe" - the 亲 represents dear, and 斤 means axe, together forming the concept of new.