Chinese Character: 秀 (xiù - Elegant)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 禾 (grain radical)
Stroke Count: 7 (7 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 禾 + 乃 (grain + thus)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xiù (fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
秀 primarily means elegant, and is used in various contexts related to beauty and excellence.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 优秀 (yōu xiù) - excellent
- 秀丽 (xiù lì) - beautiful
- 秀才 (xiù cái) - scholar
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
秀 is primarily used as an adjective to describe elegance, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of beauty and excellence.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 秀 reflects the importance of elegance and excellence in traditional practices such as literature and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
她是一个非常优秀的演员。(Tā shì yī gè fēi cháng yōu xiù de yǎn yuán.)
She is a very excellent actress.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 秀 as "grain thus" - the 禾 represents grain, and 乃 means thus, together forming the concept of elegance.