Learn a Chinese Character - 栽 (zāi) - Plant

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 木 - Wood, which implies the character's relation to plants or things made of wood

Stroke Count: 10

Character Decomposition: 木 + 戈 + 衣字底，The left part '木' represents wood, '戈' symbolizes a weapon, and the bottom part is like a clothing - related radical. It can be imagined as using tools (like a weapon - like tool) to plant things related to wood.

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: zāi - First tone

3. Meaning (含义)

To plant; to transplant; to set up; to frame (someone). The main meaning is related to the act of planting, like planting trees or crops.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 栽树 (zāi shù) - Plant a tree
• 栽培 (zāi péi) - Cultivate; train; foster
• 栽赃 (zāi zāng) - Frame someone by planting evidence

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

栽 is a verb. It can be used in the structure '栽 + object', such as '栽花' (plant flowers). It can also be used in some fixed phrases to express other meanings like being framed. In Chinese grammar, it often acts as an action verb indicating the act of planting or some related actions.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, planting trees and crops is an important part of agricultural life. It also symbolizes growth, hope, and the continuation of life. For example, Arbor Day is a significant day to encourage people to plant trees. Agriculture has a long - standing history in China, and the act of planting is deeply rooted in its culture.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember '栽' by imagining a person using a tool (represented by '戈') to plant a tree (represented by '木'). The bottom part can be thought of as the soil or the base where the tree is planted. Visualizing the process of planting can help you remember the character better.