Learn a Chinese Character - 性 (xìng) - Nature/Gender

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 忄 (heart radical)

Stroke Count: 8 (8 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 忄 + 生 (heart + birth)

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xìng (fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

性 primarily means nature or gender, and is used in various contexts related to characteristics and identity.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 性格 (xìng gé) - personality
• 性别 (xìng bié) - gender
• 性质 (xìng zhì) - nature

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

性 is primarily used as a noun to describe nature or gender, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of characteristics and identity.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 性 reflects the importance of nature and gender in traditional practices such as philosophy and daily life.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 性 as "heart birth" - the 忄 represents heart, and 生 means birth, together forming the concept of nature.