Chinese Character: 虚 (xū - Void)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 虍 (tiger radical)
Stroke Count: 11 (11 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 虍 + 业 (tiger + industry)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xū (first tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
虚 primarily means void, and is used in various contexts related to emptiness and falsity.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 空虚 (kōng xū) - emptiness
- 虚假 (xū jiǎ) - false
- 谦虚 (qiān xū) - modest
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
虚 is primarily used as an adjective to describe void, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of emptiness and falsity.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 虚 reflects the importance of emptiness and modesty in traditional practices such as Taoism and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他的生活很空虚。(Tā de shēng huó hěn kōng xū.)
His life is very empty.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 虚 as "tiger industry" - the 虍 represents tiger, and 业 means industry, together forming the concept of void.