Learn a Chinese Character - 修 (xiū) - Repair

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 亻 (person radical)

Stroke Count: 9 (9 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 亻 + 攸 (person + leisurely)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xiū (first tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

used in various contexts related to maintenance and improvement.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 修理 (xiū lǐ) - to repair
• 修改 (xiū gǎi) - to modify
• 装修 (zhuāng xiū) - decoration

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

修 is primarily used as a verb to describe repair, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of maintenance and improvement.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 修 reflects the importance of maintenance and improvement in traditional practices such as philosophy and daily life.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 修 as "person leisurely" - the 亻 represents person, and 攸 means leisurely, together forming the concept of repair.