Learn a Chinese Character - 找 (zhǎo) - Look for

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 扌 - Hand radical

Stroke Count: 7

Character Structure: 扌 + 戈 - Hand + Halberd, indicating the action of searching with hands

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: zhǎo - Third tone

3. Meaning (含义)

To look for; to seek; to find - Expresses the action of trying to locate something or someone

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 找到 (zhǎo dào) - Find
• 寻找 (xún zhǎo) - Search for
• 找人 (zhǎo rén) - Look for someone

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

“找” is a transitive verb, usually followed by an object, such as a person or a thing. For example, "我找你 (I'm looking for you)" or "找钥匙 (Look for the keys)". - It functions as a verb in a sentence, indicating the action of searching.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, the concept of "looking for" can be related to various aspects, such as looking for opportunities, looking for friends, etc. It reflects the active attitude of the Chinese people in life. - Searching is an important behavior in daily life and cultural context.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can associate the character "找" with the action of using your hands to search. The left part "扌" represents hands, and the right part can be imagined as something you are looking for. - 可以将“找”字与用手寻找的动作联系起来，左边的“扌”表示手，右边可以想象成要找的东西。