Learn a Chinese Character - 障 (zhàng) - Obstruction

1. Character Basics - 基本特征

Radical: 阝 - A radical often related to mountains or earthworks

Stroke Count: 13

Character Decomposition: 阝 + 章 - The left part '阝' gives a sense of location or boundary, and '章' here is used phonetically and also implies something obvious or clear in the context of an obstruction

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2. Pronunciation - 发音

Pinyin: zhàng - Fourth tone

3. Meaning - 含义

障 mainly means obstruction, barrier, or to block. It can be used to describe physical barriers or abstract obstacles.

4. Common Words - 常用词汇

• 障碍 (zhàng ài) - Obstacle
• 屏障 (píng zhàng) - Barrier; Screen
• 障眼法 (zhàng yǎn fǎ) - Deceptive trick

5. Grammar & Usage - 语法与用法

障 can be used as a noun, referring to an obstruction. It can also be used as a verb, meaning to block or obstruct. For example, in '障碍', it is a noun, while in '障目' (block the eyes), it functions as a verb.

6. Cultural Background - 文化背景

In Chinese culture, the concept of '障' can be found in various aspects such as architecture (e.g., screen walls) and traditional stories (e.g., stories about overcoming obstacles). It reflects the understanding of challenges and boundaries in life.

7. Example Sentence - 例句

8. Memory Tips - 记忆技巧

You can remember '障' by associating the '阝' radical with a mountain or a wall, and '章' can be thought of as something clearly marked. So together, it represents an obvious obstruction. 你可以通过将部首 '阝' 联想成山或墙，而 '章' 可以想象成清晰标记的东西。这样，它们组合起来就代表了一个明显的障碍。