Learn a Chinese Character - 摇 (yáo) - Shake

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 扌 (hand radical)

Stroke Count: 13

Character Decomposition: 扌 + 缶 + 臼 (hand + earthenware vessel + mortar)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: yáo (second tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

摇 means to shake, sway, or wave. It often describes the action of moving something back and forth or from side to side. (“摇”的意思是摇晃、摆动或挥动，常用来描述物体前后或左右移动的动作。)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 摇头 (yáo tóu) - Shake one's head
• 摇篮 (yáo lán) - Cradle
• 摇晃 (yáo huàng) - Sway; Rock

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

摇 is a verb. It can be used alone or combined with other words to form more complex expressions. For example, 摇头 indicates the action of shaking one's head. (“摇”是一个动词，可以单独使用，也能和其他词组合成更复杂的表达，比如“摇头”表示晃动头部的动作。)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, the act of 摇头 can imply disagreement or disapproval. And a 摇篮 is often associated with the care and growth of infants. (在中国文化中，“摇头”这个动作通常意味着不同意或不认可；而“摇篮”常与婴儿的照料和成长相关联。)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember 摇 by associating the 扌 radical with the action of using your hand to shake, and the other parts can be imagined as something being shaken. (你可以通过将“扌”部首与用手摇晃的动作联系起来记忆“摇”字，而其余部分可以想象成被摇晃的物体。)