Learn a Chinese Character - 侦 (zhēn) - Detect

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 亻 (Person radical)

Stroke Count: 8 (The number of strokes)

Character Structure: 左形右声，由“亻”和“贞”组成 (The left part '亻' indicates the meaning related to person, and the right part '贞' indicates the pronunciation.)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: zhēn (First tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

To investigate; to detect; to spy (指暗中察看、调查)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 侦察 (zhēn chá) - Reconnaissance; to scout
• 侦探 (zhēn tàn) - Detective; to detect
• 侦缉 (zhēn jī) - Track down and arrest; to investigate and apprehend

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

“侦” 通常作为动词使用，常与其他汉字组成复合词来表达与调查、侦查相关的意思。 "侦" is usually used as a verb and often combines with other characters to form compound words related to investigation or detection.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

在中国古代，侦察工作就已存在，如军事上的斥候、谍报等。这些工作对于战争的胜负起到重要作用。In ancient China, reconnaissance work already existed, such as scouts and spies in the military. These activities played an important role in the outcome of wars.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

可以联想一个人（亻）在认真（贞）地调查，就是“侦”。You can imagine a person ('亻') carefully investigating, which is '侦'.