Learn a Chinese Character - 益 (yì) - Benefit

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 皿 (A radical related to vessels)

Stroke Count: 10 (Number of strokes)

Character Decomposition: 羊 + 皿 (The upper part '羊' (sheep) and the lower part '皿' (vessel))

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: yì (Fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

益 means benefit, profit, or to increase. (The character '益' means something that brings positive effects or an increase in quantity.)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 益处 (yì chù) - Benefit
• 利益 (lì yì) - Interest; Profit
• 增益 (zēng yì) - Increase; Augment

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

益 can be used as a noun or a verb. As a noun, it refers to benefit or profit. As a verb, it means to increase or add. (The character '益' can function as both a noun and a verb in a sentence.)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, the concept of 益 is highly valued, often associated with the pursuit of self - improvement and the well - being of the community. (In traditional Chinese culture, the idea of '益' represents the pursuit of personal growth and the common good.)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember 益 by thinking that a 'sheep' (羊) in a 'vessel' (皿) represents something valuable, which is related to the meaning of benefit. (你可以这样记忆 '益' 字：想象一只羊在一个容器里，代表着有价值的东西，这和 '益处' 的意思相关。)