Learn a Chinese Character - 澡 (zǎo) - Take a Bath

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 氵 (Water radical, indicating the character's relation to water)

Stroke Count: 16

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: zǎo (Third tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

To take a bath; to wash “澡” 表示洗澡、洗涤的意思。

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 洗澡 (xǐ zǎo) - Take a bath
• 澡堂 (zǎo táng) - Bathhouse
• 澡盆 (zǎo pén) - Bathtub

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

“澡” is often used in the phrase “洗澡” to express the action of taking a bath. It can also be used in other compound words related to bathing. “澡” 常与 “洗” 搭配成 “洗澡” 来表达洗澡的动作，也可用于其他与洗澡相关的复合词中。

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, taking a bath is not only a way to keep clean but also has certain cultural and hygienic connotations. In ancient times, there were specific days for taking baths. 在中国文化中，洗澡不仅是保持清洁的方式，还具有一定的文化和卫生内涵。在古代，有特定的洗澡日子。

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember “澡” by associating the water radical “氵” with the action of taking a bath, which is related to water, and the right - hand part as a reminder of the pronunciation. 你可以通过联想 “氵” 这个水部首与洗澡这个和水相关的动作，右边部分帮助记忆发音来记住 “澡” 字。