Chinese Character: 刑 (xíng - Punishment)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 刂 (knife radical)
Stroke Count: 6 (6 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 开 + 刂 (open + knife)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xíng (second tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
刑 primarily means punishment, and is used in various contexts related to law and justice.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 刑法 (xíng fǎ) - criminal law
- 刑罚 (xíng fá) - penalty
- 刑事 (xíng shì) - criminal
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
刑 is primarily used as a noun to describe punishment, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of law and justice.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 刑 reflects the importance of law and justice in traditional practices such as philosophy and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他受到了严厉的刑罚。(Tā shòu dào le yán lì de xíng fá.)
He received a severe punishment.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 刑 as "open knife" - the 开 represents open, and 刂 means knife, together forming the concept of punishment.