Learn a Chinese Character - 谣 (yáo) - Rumor

1. Character Basics (基本信息)

Radical: 讠 (speech radical)

Stroke Count: 12

Character Structure: 左形右声，由 “讠” 和 “摇” 的右半部分组成 (Left part indicates the meaning related to speech, right part is for pronunciation, composed of "讠" and the right part of "摇")

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: yáo (second tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

谣 means rumor or ballad. (“谣” 表示谣言或歌谣。)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 谣言 (yáo yán) - rumor
• 歌谣 (gē yáo) - ballad

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

“谣” 常作名词，可用于 “传谣”（spread rumors）等短语中。“谣” is often used as a noun and can be used in phrases like "spread rumors".

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

在中国古代，歌谣是人们表达情感和传递信息的重要方式。In ancient China, ballads were an important way for people to express emotions and convey information.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

可以联想 “讠” 代表说话，右边部分辅助发音，和谣言、歌谣都与说话有关来记忆。You can associate the "讠" radical with speech, and the right part with pronunciation. Since rumors and ballads are related to speech, it will be easier to remember.