Learn a Chinese Character - 友 (yǒu) - Friend

1. Character Basics (基本信息)

Radical: 又 (The "again" or "right hand" radical)

Stroke Count: 4 (Four strokes)

Character Decomposition: 两个又，象征两人相互帮助 (Two "又" characters, symbolizing two people helping each other)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: yǒu (Third tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

友 means friend. It can also imply amicable or friendly in some contexts. (“友” 表示朋友，在某些语境中也可表示友好的)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 朋友 (péng yǒu) - Friend
• 友好 (yǒu hǎo) - Friendly
• 战友 (zhàn yǒu) - Comrade-in-arms

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

友 can be used as a noun to refer to a friend. It can also be combined with other characters to form adjectives like "友好" (friendly). (“友” 可作名词表示朋友，也可与其他字组成形容词，如 “友好”)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, friendship is highly valued. The concept of "友" reflects the importance of mutual support and trust among friends. (在中国文化中，友谊被高度重视。“友” 的概念体现了朋友间相互支持和信任的重要性)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

想象两个人互相伸出右手，就像 “友” 字的结构，代表着友好和互助。(Imagine two people reaching out their right hands to each other, just like the structure of the character "友", representing friendship and mutual assistance.)