Learn a Chinese Character - 医 (yī) - Doctor/Medicine

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 匚 (The radical represents a container-like shape, which may be related to the idea of containing or treating diseases.)

Stroke Count: 7 (The number of strokes needed to write the character.)

Character Decomposition: 医 can be thought of as having a radical 匚 and other parts related to the meaning of treating diseases. (The character can be decomposed into parts that are related to the concept of medicine and treatment.)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: yī (The first tone in Mandarin Chinese.)

3. Meaning (含义)

医 mainly means doctor or medicine. It can refer to a person who practices medicine or the field of medicine itself. (The character mainly refers to a doctor or the concept of medicine, including medical treatment and healthcare.)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 医生 (yī shēng) - Doctor
• 医院 (yī yuàn) - Hospital
• 医学 (yī xué) - Medicine (as a field of study)

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

医 can be used as a noun, such as in "医生" (doctor). It can also be part of compound words related to the medical field. (The character is commonly used as a noun in compound words related to the medical profession and the field of medicine.)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, doctors have always been highly respected. Traditional Chinese medicine has a long - standing history and unique theoretical system. (In Chinese culture, the medical profession is highly regarded, and Traditional Chinese Medicine has a profound history and unique theoretical framework.)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember 医 by associating the radical 匚 with a container for treating diseases, and the whole character with the idea of a doctor's work. (你可以通过将部首“匚”联想成装治病工具的容器，把整个字和医生的工作联系起来记忆。)