Learn a Chinese Character - 杏 (xìng) - Apricot

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 木 (wood radical)

Stroke Count: 7 (7 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 木 + 口 (wood + mouth)

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xìng (fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

杏 primaries means apricot, and is used in various contexts related to fruits and plants.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 杏仁 (xìng rén) - almond
• 杏树 (xìng shù) - apricot tree
• 杏子 (xìng zi) - apricot fruit

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

杏 is primarily used as a noun to describe apricot, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of fruits and plants.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 杏 reflects the importance of fruits and plants in traditional practices such as medicine and daily life.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 杏 as "wood mouth" - the 木 represents wood, and 口 means mouth, together forming the concept of apricot.