Learn a Chinese Character - 忧 (yōu) - Worry

1. Character Basics (基本信息)

Radical: 忄 (Heart radical, indicating emotions)

Stroke Count: 7

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: yōu (First tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

Worry; Anxiety; Concern (表示担忧、忧虑、关切等意思)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 忧愁 (yōu chóu) - Sorrow and anxiety
• 忧虑 (yōu lǜ) - Worry; Apprehension
• 担忧 (dān yōu) - Be worried about

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

忧 can be used as a verb or a noun. As a verb, it means "to worry"; as a noun, it means "worry" or "anxiety". (“忧” 可以作动词或名词。作动词时表示 “担忧”；作名词时表示 “忧虑、担忧”。)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, the concept of "忧" often reflects a sense of responsibility and concern for the country, society, and family. Many ancient Chinese scholars and poets expressed their "忧" through their works. (在中国文化中，“忧” 的概念常常体现出对国家、社会和家庭的责任感与关切之情。许多中国古代学者和诗人通过他们的作品表达了 “忧” 的情感。)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember the character "忧" by associating the "忄" radical with emotions and the right part as a reminder of the sound. Also, think about the common words and examples to strengthen the memory. (你可以通过将 “忄” 旁与情感联系起来，右边部分联想发音来记忆 “忧” 这个字。此外，多想想常用词汇和例句能强化记忆。)