Learn a Chinese Character - 折 (zhé) - Fold, Break

1. Character Basics (基本信息)

Radical: 扌 (hand radical)

Stroke Count: 7

Character Decomposition: 扌 + 斤 (hand + axe-like part, can be thought of as using hand - related actions)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: zhé (second tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

折 has multiple meanings, mainly including "fold", "break", "bend", "discount". “折”有多种含义，主要包括“折叠”“折断”“弯曲”“打折”等。

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 折纸 (zhé zhǐ) - Paper folding
• 折断 (zhé duàn) - Break off
• 折扣 (zhé kòu) - Discount

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

折 can be used as a verb. For example, "折衣服" (fold clothes), "树枝折了" (the branch broke). “折”可作动词使用，例如“折衣服”（fold clothes），“树枝折了”（the branch broke）。

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, folding things like paper cranes is often associated with good wishes. And the concept of "discount" is widely used in business. 在中国文化中，折诸如千纸鹤等物品常与美好的祝愿相关。而“打折”的概念在商业中被广泛使用。

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember 折 by associating the "扌" (手) radical with actions like folding or breaking, and the "斤" part can be seen as a tool - like symbol in the action. 你可以通过将“扌”（手）旁与折叠或折断等动作联系起来记忆“折”，“斤”部分可看作动作中的类似工具的象征。