Learn a Chinese Character - 形 (xíng) - Shape

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 彡 (hair radical)

Stroke Count: 7 (7 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 开 + 彡 (open + hair)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xíng (second tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

形 primarily means shape, and is used in various contexts related to form and appearance.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 形状 (xíng zhuàng) - shape
• 形式 (xíng shì) - form
• 形象 (xíng xiàng) - image

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

形 is primarily used as a noun to describe shape, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of form and appearance.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 形 reflects the importance of shape and form in traditional practices such as art and philosophy.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 形 as "open hair" - the 开 represents open, and 彡 means hair, together forming the concept of shape.