Learn a Chinese Character - 须 (xū) - Must

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 页 (page radical)

Stroke Count: 9 (9 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 彡 + 页 (hair + page)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xū (first tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

须 primarily means must, and is used in various contexts related to necessity and obligation.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 必须 (bì xū) - must
• 胡须 (hú xū) - beard
• 须知 (xū zhī) - notice

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

须 is primarily used as a verb to describe necessity, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of obligation and requirement.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 须 reflects the importance of necessity and obligation in traditional practices such as Confucianism and daily life.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 须 as "hair page" - the 彡 represents hair, and 页 means page, together forming the concept of must.