Chinese Character: 姓 (xìng - Surname)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 女 (female radical)
Stroke Count: 8 (8 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 女 + 生 (female + birth)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xìng (fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
姓 primarily means surname, and is used in various contexts related to family names.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 姓名 (xìng míng) - full name
- 姓氏 (xìng shì) - surname
- 百家姓 (bǎi jiā xìng) - The Book of Family Names
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
姓 is primarily used as a noun to describe surname, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of family names.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 姓 reflects the importance of family names in traditional practices such as genealogy and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
你姓什么？(Nǐ xìng shén me?)
What is your surname?
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 姓 as "female birth" - the 女 represents female, and 生 means birth, together forming the concept of surname.