Learn a Chinese Character - 兄 (xiōng) - Elder Brother

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 儿 (son radical)

Stroke Count: 5 (5 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 口 + 儿 (mouth + son)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xiōng (first tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

兄 primarily means elder brother, and is used in various contexts related to family and respect.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 兄弟 (xiōng dì) - brothers
• 兄长 (xiōng zhǎng) - elder brother
• 师兄 (shī xiōng) - senior male fellow apprentice

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

兄 is primarily used as a noun to describe elder brother, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of family and respect.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 兄 reflects the importance of family and respect in traditional practices such as Confucianism and daily life.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 兄 as "mouth son" - the 口 represents mouth, and 儿 means son, together forming the concept of elder brother.