Learn a Chinese Character - 争 (zhēng) - Struggle / Contend

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 刀 (Sword radical)

Stroke Count: 6 (Six strokes)

Character Structure: 上下结构，由 “⺈” 和 “丨” 组成 (An up - down structure, composed of '⺈' and '丨')

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: zhēng (First tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

To strive, to compete, to contend (努力、竞争、争夺的意思)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 争取 (zhēng qǔ) - Strive for
• 争论 (zhēng lùn) - Argue; Debate
• 竞争 (jìng zhēng) - Compete

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

“争” can be used as a verb. It often collocates with nouns like “机会” (opportunity), “权利” (right) etc. “争” 可作动词，常与 “机会”“权利” 等名词搭配。

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, the concept of "struggle" and "competition" represented by "争" is an important part of social and economic development. 在中国文化中，“争” 所代表的 “奋斗” 和 “竞争” 观念是社会和经济发展的重要组成部分。

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can imagine two people competing, and the shape of '争' is like two people vying for something. 你可以想象两个人在竞争，“争” 字的形状就像两个人在争夺某物。