Learn a Chinese Character - 咱 (zán) - We/Us

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 口 (Mouth radical)

Stroke Count: 9 (Number of strokes)

Character Structure: 左右结构，由 “口” 和 “自” 组成 (Left - right structure, composed of "口 (mouth)" and "自 (self)")

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: zán (First tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

咱 is a colloquial term in Chinese, mainly used to refer to "we" or "us". It can be used in both singular and plural contexts, often in informal conversations. (“咱” 是汉语中的口语词汇，主要用来表示 “我们” 或 “咱们”，在正式和非正式场合都可使用，有时也可用于单数语境，指 “我”。)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 咱们 (zán men) - We/Us
• 咱爸 (zán bà) - Our father
• 咱妈 (zán mā) - Our mother

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

咱 can be used as the subject or object in a sentence. It's more commonly used in spoken language and informal writing. For example, "咱去吃饭吧" (Let's go for a meal). (“咱” 可以在句子中作主语或宾语，常用于口语和非正式书面语中。例如：“咱去吃饭吧” 。)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

The use of 咱 reflects the closeness and informality in Chinese interpersonal communication. It can quickly shorten the psychological distance between speakers. (“咱” 这个词的使用体现了汉语人际交往中的亲近感和随意性，能迅速拉近说话者之间的心理距离。)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can think of 咱 as a combination of "口" (speaking) and "自" (self), which means speaking from oneself, often used to represent the speaker and those around them. (可以把 “咱” 联想成 “口”（说话）和 “自”（自己）的组合，表示从自己口中说出的，常常用来代表说话者以及和说话者相关的人。)