Chinese Character: 炸 (zhá/zhà - Fry / Explode)
1. Character Basics (基本信息)
Radical: 火 (Fire radical)
Stroke Count: 9
Character Decomposition: 火 + 乍 (Fire + Suddenly)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: zhá (first tone) for "fry"; zhà (fourth tone) for "explode" (不同声调对应不同含义)
3. Meaning (含义)
When pronounced as "zhá", it means to fry in oil. When pronounced as "zhà", it means to explode or burst. (“zhá” 表示油炸，“zhà” 表示爆炸)
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 炸鸡 (zhá jī) - Fried chicken
- 炸弹 (zhà dàn) - Bomb
- 炸药 (zhà yào) - Explosive
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
As a verb, 炸 can be used in different contexts depending on its pronunciation. For "zhá", it is often used in cooking-related phrases. For "zhà", it is used in contexts related to explosions or sudden outbursts. (作为动词，根据发音不同用于不同语境。“zhá” 多用于烹饪相关，“zhà” 用于爆炸或突然爆发相关语境)
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
Frying is a common cooking method in Chinese cuisine. Explosions and fireworks are also significant in Chinese festivals and celebrations. (油炸是中国烹饪常见方法，爆炸和烟花在中国节日和庆典中也很重要)
7. Example Sentence (例句)
妈妈喜欢炸鸡腿。(Māma xǐhuān zhá jī tuǐ. - Mom likes to fry chicken legs.)
那个炸弹爆炸了。(Nà gè zhà dàn bào zhà le. - That bomb exploded.)
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Think of the "火" radical indicating the connection with heat, whether it's for frying or an explosion. When you see "乍", it can remind you of something sudden, like an explosion or the quick action of frying. (想想 “火” 部首表示与热有关，无论是油炸还是爆炸。看到 “乍” 可以让你联想到突然的事情，比如爆炸或快速的油炸动作)