Chinese Character: 载 (zài - Carry / Record)
1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)
Radical: 车 (Vehicle radical)
Stroke Count: 10
Character Decomposition: 车 + 哉（去掉口）(Vehicle + a part of 哉)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: zài (Fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
载 has two main meanings: "carry" or "transport" when referring to vehicles, and "record" or "write down" in a more literary context. “载”主要有两个意思：在表示交通工具时是“装载、运输”的意思；在文学语境中是“记载、记录”的意思。
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 载重 (zài zhòng) - Load-bearing
- 记载 (jì zài) - Record
- 搭载 (dā zài) - Carry / Transport
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
载 can be used as a verb. When used in the sense of "carry", it often collocates with nouns related to vehicles and goods. When used as "record", it usually appears in written or historical contexts. “载”可作动词。表示“装载”时，常与和交通工具、货物相关的名词搭配；表示“记录”时，通常出现在书面或历史语境中。
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese history, the character 载 is often found in historical records and ancient texts, reflecting the importance of documenting events and knowledge. 在中国历史中，“载”字常见于历史记载和古代文献中，体现了记录事件和知识的重要性。
7. Example Sentence (例句)
这辆卡车能载重五吨。(Zhè liàng kǎchē néng zài zhòng wǔ dūn.) - This truck can carry a load of five tons.
史书上记载了很多重要的事件。(Shǐ shū shàng jì zài le hěn duō zhòng yào de shì jiàn.) - The historical books record many important events.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
You can remember 载 by associating the "车" (vehicle) radical with the meaning of "carry" or "transport", and think of the right part as something being recorded like in a book. 你可以通过将“车”旁与“装载、运输”的意思联系起来记忆“载”，同时把右边部分想象成像书中记录的内容。