Learn a Chinese Character - 雄 (xióng) - Male/Heroic

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 隹 (short-tailed bird radical)

Stroke Count: 12 (12 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 隹 + 厷 (short-tailed bird + arm)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xióng (second tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

雄 primaries means male or heroic, and is used in various contexts related to strength and masculinity.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 英雄 (yīng xióng) - hero
• 雄伟 (xióng wěi) - majestic
• 雄壮 (xióng zhuàng) - grand

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

雄 is primarily used as an adjective to describe male or heroic, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of strength and masculinity.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 雄 reflects the importance of strength and masculinity in traditional practices such as literature and daily life.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 雄 as "short-tailed bird arm" - the 隹 represents short-tailed bird, and 厷 means arm, together forming the concept of male.