Learn a Chinese Character - 绣 (xiù)

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 纟 (silk radical)

Stroke Count: 10 (10 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 纟 + 秀 (silk + elegant)

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xiù (fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

绣 primarily means embroidery, and is used in various contexts related to needlework and decoration.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

刺绣 (cì xiù) - embroidery
绣花 (xiù huā) - embroidery flower
锦绣 (jǐn xiù) - beautiful brocade

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

绣 is primarily used as a noun to describe embroidery, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of needlework and decoration.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 绣 reflects the importance of embroidery in traditional practices such as clothing and art.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

她擅长刺绣。(Tā shàn cháng cì xiù.)
She is good at embroidery.

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 绣 as "silk elegant" - the 纟 represents silk, and 秀 means elegant, together forming the concept of embroidery.