Learn a Chinese Character - 迅 (xùn) - Swift

1. Character Basics (基本信息)

Radical: 辶 (It means walking or moving, indicating the character is related to quick movement.)

Stroke Count: 6

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xùn (The fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

迅 means swift, rapid, or fast. (In Chinese, it describes the speed of movement.)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 迅速 (xùn sù) - Rapid, speedy
• 迅猛 (xùn měng) - Swift and violent
• 迅疾 (xùn jí) - Swift and urgent

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

迅 is often used as an adjective to modify nouns related to movement or action. For example, "迅速的反应" (xùn sù de fǎn yìng) means "rapid response". (It is usually used in front of nouns to express the quick - ness of the described object.)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, the concept of being "swift" is highly valued, especially in martial arts and military strategies. It represents efficiency and the ability to seize opportunities. (In traditional Chinese values, quick action is often associated with wisdom and strength.)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember 迅 by associating the "辶" radical with movement and the "卂" part with a fast - moving image. Imagine a person running quickly. (将“辶”联想成行走或移动，“卂”可以想象成快速移动的形象，比如一个人在快速奔跑，这样有助于记忆。)