Chinese Character: 询 (xún - Inquire)
1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)
Radical: 讠 (言字旁, Speech radical)
Stroke Count: 8
Character Decomposition: 讠 + 旬 (Speech + Ten days)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xún (second tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
To ask about; to inquire; to consult （询问；打听；咨询）
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 询问 (xún wèn) - To inquire, to ask about
- 咨询 (zī xún) - To consult, to seek advice
- 查询 (chá xún) - To inquire, to look up
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
“询”是动词，常构成“询 + 宾语”的结构，如“询问问题”。
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, the act of inquiring shows respect for knowledge and others. It is an important way to acquire information and solve problems. （在中国文化中，询问体现了对知识和他人的尊重，是获取信息和解决问题的重要方式。）
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他向老师询问了这个问题。(Tā xiàng lǎoshī xúnwèn le zhè gè wèntí.) - He asked the teacher about this question.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
You can remember "询" by associating the "讠" radical with speech and "旬" as a time frame. It's like asking something during a period. （可以把“讠”旁和说话联系起来，“旬”作为一个时间段，就好像在一段时间里去询问事情。）