Learn a Chinese Character - 厌 (yàn) - Be fed up with

1. Character Basics (基本信息)

Radical: 厂 (factory radical, here indicating a certain structure related to the character)

Stroke Count: 6 (The total number of strokes in the character)

Character Decomposition: 厂 + 犬 (The character is composed of the "factory" radical and the character for "dog", which can be a way to remember the structure)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: yàn (Fourth tone in Mandarin)

3. Meaning (含义)

Be fed up with; dislike; loathe (These are the main English equivalents of the Chinese character "厌")

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 厌恶 (yàn wù) - Detest; abhor
• 厌烦 (yàn fán) - Be bored with; be tired of
• 厌倦 (yàn juàn) - Be weary of; be sick of

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

“厌” is mainly used as a verb. It can be followed by a noun or a verb phrase to express the feeling of dislike or loathing. For example, "厌恶某人" (detest someone), "厌烦做某事" (be bored with doing something). ("厌" is commonly used as a verb in Chinese sentences. It can be combined with different objects to convey the meaning of dislike.)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, the concept of "厌" reflects people's attitude towards things they don't like. It can be seen in many idioms and sayings, which show the rich connotations of the Chinese language. (In traditional Chinese culture, the idea represented by "厌" has a certain place and is often reflected in various cultural expressions.)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember "厌" by imagining a dog under a shelter (represented by the "factory" radical), and this combination gives a sense of something unpleasant or disliked. (你可以通过想象一只狗在一个棚子（由“厂”部首表示）下面，这种组合给人一种不愉快或厌恶的感觉，来记住“厌”这个字。)