Chinese Character: 熊 (xióng - Bear)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 灬 (fire radical)
Stroke Count: 14 (14 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 能 + 灬 (ability + fire)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xióng (second tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
熊 primarily means bear, and is used in various contexts related to animals and strength.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 熊猫 (xióng māo) - panda
- 熊掌 (xióng zhǎng) - bear paw
- 熊市 (xióng shì) - bear market
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
熊 is primarily used as a noun to describe bear, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of animals and strength.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 熊 reflects the importance of animals and strength in traditional practices such as literature and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
熊猫是中国的国宝。(Xióng māo shì zhōng guó de guó bǎo.)
The panda is China's national treasure.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 熊 as "ability fire" - the 能 represents ability, and 灬 means fire, together forming the concept of bear.