Learn a Chinese Character - 押 (yā) - Detain

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 扌 (hand radical, indicating the character's meaning is related to hand actions)

Stroke Count: 8 (The total number of strokes to write the character)

Character Decomposition: 扌 + 甲 (The left part '扌' represents hand, and the right part '甲' has a phonetic function, together forming the character '押')

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: yā (The first tone in Mandarin)

3. Meaning (含义)

押 can mean to detain, hold in custody, or mortgage. It also refers to the action of accompanying or escorting someone or something. (The character '押' has multiple meanings, mainly related to detention, custody, mortgage, or escorting.)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 押运 (yā yùn) - Escort and transport
• 押金 (yā jīn) - Deposit; Security deposit
• 扣押 (kòu yā) - Seize; Impound

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

押 is mainly used as a verb. It can be followed by an object to indicate the action of detaining, escorting, or mortgaging something or someone. For example, "押犯人" (detain a prisoner), "押车" (escort a vehicle). (The character '押' is primarily used as a verb, and it usually takes an object to show the specific action of detention, escort, or mortgage.)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of "押" has been related to law - enforcement and property management. For example, in ancient times, criminals were often escorted to the place of trial, and property could be mortgaged for loans. (In traditional Chinese culture, the meaning of '押' is closely related to law - enforcement and property management. In ancient times, it was used in the process of escorting criminals and handling property mortgages.)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember 押 by associating the '扌' (hand) radical with the action of holding or controlling, and the '甲' part can be thought of as representing a person or an object. So, '押' means to hold or control someone or something with your hand. (你可以通过联想 '扌'（手）这个部首代表用手抓住或控制，而 '甲' 可以想象成代表一个人或一个物体。所以，'押' 就是用手抓住或控制某人或某物。)