Chinese Character: 央 (yāng - Center)
1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)
Radical: 大 (The "big" radical)
Stroke Count: 5 (Five strokes)
Character Decomposition: 中间部分像一个人被框在其中，表示中心的意思 (The middle part resembles a person enclosed, indicating the meaning of center)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: yāng (First tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
央 means center, middle, or to entreat. (“央” 表示中心、中间，也有恳求的意思。)
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 中央 (zhōng yāng) - Center, middle
- 央求 (yāng qiú) - Entreat, plead
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
央 can be used as a noun to represent the center or middle, and also as a verb to mean to entreat. (“央” 可以作名词表示中心、中间，也可以作动词表示恳求。)
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, the concept of center is often associated with balance and harmony. The word 央 reflects this cultural connotation. (在中国文化中，中心的概念常与平衡、和谐相关。“央” 这个字体现了这种文化内涵。)
7. Example Sentence (例句)
五星红旗在广场中央飘扬。 (The Five-starred Red Flag is flying in the center of the square.)
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
You can remember 央 by imagining a person standing in the middle of a space, which represents the center. (你可以想象一个人站在一个空间的中间，这就代表 “央” 所表达的中心的意思。)