Chinese Character: 锈 (xiù - Rust)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 钅 (metal radical)
Stroke Count: 12 (12 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 钅 + 秀 (metal + elegant)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xiù (fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
锈 primarily means rust, and is used in various contexts related to corrosion and deterioration.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 生锈 (shēng xiù) - to rust
- 铁锈 (tiě xiù) - iron rust
- 锈蚀 (xiù shí) - corrosion
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
锈 is primarily used as a noun to describe rust, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of corrosion and deterioration.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 锈 reflects the importance of maintenance and preservation in traditional practices such as metalworking and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
这把刀生锈了。(Zhè bǎ dāo shēng xiù le.)
This knife has rusted.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 锈 as "metal elegant" - the 钅 represents metal, and 秀 means elegant, together forming the concept of rust.