Learn a Chinese Character - 宣 (xuān) - Announce

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 宀 (roof radical)

Stroke Count: 9

Character Decomposition: 宀 + 亘 (roof + extend)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xuān (first tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

宣 means to announce, declare, or proclaim. It can also refer to spreading information widely. “宣”的意思是宣布、宣告、宣扬，也可表示广泛传播信息。

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 宣传 (xuān chuán) - Propaganda; Publicity
• 宣布 (xuān bù) - Announce; Declare
• 宣言 (xuān yán) - Manifesto; Declaration

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

宣 is often used as a verb. It can be followed by a direct object, such as a policy, a decision, etc. “宣”常作动词，后面可接政策、决定等直接宾语。

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese history, emperors would often issue imperial edicts through the act of "宣". This was an important way to convey official information. 在中国历史上，皇帝常常通过“宣”来发布诏书，这是传达官方信息的重要方式。

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can think of 宣 as a message being spread under a roof, which implies the meaning of announcing or spreading information. 你可以把“宣”想象成在屋檐下传播消息，这暗示了宣布或传播信息的意思。