Chinese Character: 薪 (xīn - Salary)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 艹 (grass radical)
Stroke Count: 16 (16 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 艹 + 新 (grass + new)
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2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xīn (first tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
薪 primarily means salary, and is used in various contexts related to wages and compensation.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 薪水 (xīn shuǐ) - salary
- 薪资 (xīn zī) - wages
- 年薪 (nián xīn) - annual salary
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
薪 is primarily used as a noun to describe salary, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of wages and compensation.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 薪 reflects the importance of fair compensation in traditional practices such as employment and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他的薪水很高。(Tā de xīn shuǐ hěn gāo.)
His salary is very high.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 薪 as "grass new" - the 艹 represents grass, and 新 means new, together forming the concept of salary.