Learn a Chinese Character - 严 (yán) - Strict

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 一 (The horizontal stroke radical)

Stroke Count: 7 (The number of strokes in the character)

Character Structure: 厂 + 敢 (The character is composed of "厂" and "敢")

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: yán (The first tone in Mandarin)

3. Meaning (含义)

严 means strict, severe, or rigorous. (The character "严" represents the concept of being strict or severe.)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 严格 (yán gé) - Strict, rigorous
• 严厉 (yán lì) - Severe, stern
• 严谨 (yán jǐn) - Precise, meticulous

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

严 can be used as an adjective to describe a person, rule, or situation that is strict. (The character "严" can function as an adjective to depict a person, rule, or situation characterized by strictness.)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, being strict is often regarded as an important virtue, especially in education and family upbringing. (In Chinese cultural context, strictness is commonly considered a significant virtue, particularly in the realms of education and family nurturing.)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

可以联想“厂”里面有一个“敢”于严格要求的人，这样就能记住“严”字啦。(You can associate the character "严" with a person who is "brave" (敢) to be strict inside a "factory" (厂), which helps you remember the character.)