Chinese Character: 丈 (zhàng - Ten Feet)
1. Character Basics (基本信息)
Radical: 一 (Horizontal Line Radical)
Stroke Count: 3
Character Structure: A single - vertical stroke on top of a horizontal stroke (一 + 丿)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: zhàng (Fourth Tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
Originally referred to the length of ten Chinese feet; also used to address an elderly man. (本义为十尺，也用于对老年男子的尊称)
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 丈夫 (zhàng fū) - Husband
- 丈量 (zhàng liáng) - Measure
- 方丈 (fāng zhàng) - Abbot of a Buddhist monastery
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
Can be used as a noun to represent a unit of length or a respectful title for an old man. Can also be used as a verb in words like "丈量". (可作名词表示长度单位或对老年男子的尊称，也可在“丈量”等词中作动词)
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In ancient China, "丈" was an important unit of length. It also reflects the traditional Chinese respect for the elderly. (在中国古代，“丈”是重要的长度单位，也体现了中国传统对长者的尊重)
7. Example Sentence (例句)
这位老丈看起来很和蔼。(This old man looks very kind.)
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Think of "丈" as a simple structure with a vertical stroke on a horizontal one, and it's related to length or an elderly man. (可以把“丈”想象成一横一竖的简单结构，它和长度或者老年男子有关)