Learn a Chinese Character - 需 (xū) - Need

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 雨 (rain radical)

Stroke Count: 14 (14 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 雨 + 而 (rain + and)

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xū (first tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

需 primarily means need, and is used in various contexts related to necessity and requirement.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 需要 (xū yào) - need
• 需求 (xū qiú) - demand
• 必需 (bì xū) - essential

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

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

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

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

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 需 as "rain and" - the 雨 represents rain, and 而 means and, together forming the concept of need.