Chinese Character: 选 (xuǎn - Select)
1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)
Radical: 辶 (Walking radical)
Stroke Count: 9
Character Decomposition: 辶 + 先 (Walking radical + First)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xuǎn (Third tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
To choose; to select; to pick (表示挑选、选择的意思)
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 选择 (xuǎn zé) - Choice; selection
- 选举 (xuǎn jǔ) - Election
- 选手 (xuǎn shǒu) - Contestant; competitor
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
选 can be used as a verb. It can be followed by a direct object. For example, "选一本书" (select a book). (“选”可作动词，后面可接直接宾语，如“选一本书”。)
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, the concept of "selection" is very important in various aspects such as talent recruitment and decision - making. (在中国文化中，“选择”的概念在人才选拔、决策等诸多方面都非常重要。)
7. Example Sentence (例句)
我选了一件红色的衣服。(Wǒ xuǎn le yī jiàn hóng sè de yī fu.) - I selected a red piece of clothing.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
You can remember 选 by thinking that when you select something, you often "walk" (辶) towards the first (先) option that catches your eye. (你可以这样记忆“选”字：当你选择某物时，你常常会“走向”（辶）最先吸引你目光的选项（先）。)