Chinese Character: 占 (zhàn - Occupy; Divine)
1. Character Basics (基本信息)
Radical: 卜 (Divination radical)
Stroke Count: 5
Character Decomposition: 卜 + 口 (Divination symbol + Mouth, suggesting speaking out the result of divination)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: zhàn (Fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
占 has two main meanings: 1. To occupy, take up space or time. 2. To divine, tell fortunes.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 占领 (zhàn lǐng) - Occupy, seize
- 占有 (zhàn yǒu) - Possess, own
- 占卜 (zhān bǔ) - Divination
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
占 is mainly used as a verb. When expressing "occupy", it can be followed by nouns like "space", "time", etc. When expressing "divine", it often appears in phrases related to fortune - telling.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In ancient Chinese culture, divination was an important part of people's lives. The character 占 reflects the practice of divination in the past. It was used to predict the future and make decisions.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
这个桌子占了很大的空间。(Zhè gè zhuō zi zhàn le hěn dà de kōng jiān.) - This table takes up a lot of space.
他喜欢用塔罗牌占卜。(Tā xǐ huān yòng tǎ luó pái zhān bǔ.) - He likes to do divination with Tarot cards.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
You can remember 占 as a combination of 卜 (divination) and 口 (mouth). Imagine a person speaking out the result of a divination, which helps you associate it with the meanings of "divine" and "occupy" (since divination was once a way to "occupy" people's attention and decision - making).