Learn a Chinese Character - 择 (zé) - Choose

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 扌 (Hand radical)

Stroke Count: 8

Character Decomposition: 扌 (hand) + 睪 (a phonetic component) The left part '扌' implies the action is related to the hand, and the right part '睪' is for pronunciation.

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: zé (The second tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

择 means "to choose" or "to select". It implies making a decision from a set of options. “择” 表示 “选择” 或 “挑选”，意味着从一系列选项中做出决定。

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 选择 (xuǎn zé) - Choose; Select
• 抉择 (jué zé) - Make a difficult choice; Decision
• 择日 (zé rì) - Choose a date

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

择 is a verb. It can be used in the structure "择 + object", such as "择菜" (select vegetables). It can also be used in more abstract contexts like making choices. “择” 是一个动词，可用于 “择 + 宾语” 的结构，如 “择菜”（挑选蔬菜），也可用于更抽象的选择情境。

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, the act of choosing is often associated with careful consideration and making the right decision. For example, when choosing a wedding date or a house, people usually take their time. 在中国文化中，选择的行为通常与深思熟虑和做出正确的决定相关联。例如，在选择结婚日期或房子时，人们通常会花时间慎重考虑。

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember 择 by associating the '扌' radical with the action of reaching out to pick something, and the right part '睪' helps with pronunciation. 你可以通过将部首 “扌” 与伸手挑选东西的动作联系起来记忆 “择”，右边的 “睪” 则辅助发音。