Learn a Chinese Character - 悬 (xuán) - Hang/Suspend

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 心 (Heart radical, originally the shape represented hanging with a thread)

Stroke Count: 11 (The number of strokes to write the character)

Character Decomposition: 县 + 心 (The combination of '县' and '心' forms the character '悬')

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xuán (The pronunciation in Chinese phonetic alphabet)

3. Meaning (含义)

It means to hang or suspend something in the air. It can also imply something being uncertain or in a state of suspense. (这个字表示将某物悬挂在空中，也可表示某事处于不确定或悬而未决的状态。)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 悬崖 (xuán yá) - Cliff; A steep and high rock face that hangs over. (陡峭且高耸的石壁，如同悬挂着一般。)
• 悬念 (xuán niàn) - Suspense; A feeling of uncertainty or curiosity about what will happen next. (对接下来会发生什么事情的不确定感或好奇心。)
• 悬挂 (xuán guà) - Hang; To attach something so that it is held up without support from below. (将某物附着使其下方无支撑地被吊起。)

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

悬 is usually used as a verb. It can be followed by a direct object, such as '悬着一幅画' (Hang a picture). (“悬”通常用作动词，后面可接直接宾语，例如“悬着一幅画”。)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese literature and art, the image of hanging objects often symbolizes a sense of precariousness or mystery. For example, a sword hanging over someone's head represents a looming threat. (在中国文学和艺术中，悬挂物体的意象常常象征着一种不稳定或神秘的感觉。例如，“悬剑”在头顶意味着即将来临的威胁。)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can think of '悬' as an object hanging from a high place, with the '心' radical representing the feeling of unease when something is hanging. (你可以把“悬”想象成一个物体从高处悬挂着，“心”部表示当有东西悬挂着时那种不安的感觉。)