Chinese Character: 徐 (Xú - Slowly)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 彳 (step radical)
Stroke Count: 10 (10 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 彳 + 余 (step + surplus)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: Xú (second tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
徐 primarily means slowly, and is used in various contexts related to gradual movement and calmness.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 徐徐 (xú xú) - slowly
- 徐步 (xú bù) - walk slowly
- 徐缓 (xú huǎn) - gentle
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
徐 is primarily used as an adjective to describe slow movement, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of calmness and gradualness.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 徐 reflects the importance of calmness and gradualness in traditional practices such as Taoism and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他徐徐地走进房间。(Tā xú xú de zǒu jìn fáng jiān.)
He slowly walked into the room.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 徐 as "step surplus" - the 彳 represents step, and 余 means surplus, together forming the concept of slowly.