Learn a Chinese Character - 执 (zhí) - Hold; Grasp

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 扌 (Hand radical)

Stroke Count: 6 (Number of strokes)

Character Decomposition: 扌 + 丸 (The left part "扌" represents hand, and the right part "丸" can be seen as an object being held.)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: zhí (First tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

执 means to hold, grasp, or take charge of. It can also imply persistence or insistence. (The character "执" mainly expresses the actions of holding or grasping something, and it can also convey the meaning of being persistent or in charge of something.)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 执行 (zhí xíng) - Execute; Carry out
• 执着 (zhí zhuó) - Persistent; Obsessed
• 执政 (zhí zhèng) - Be in power; Govern

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

执 is often used as a verb. It can be combined with other characters to form compound verbs. For example, in "执行", it means to carry out an action. (“执” is commonly used as a verb. It can be combined with other Chinese characters to form compound verbs. For instance, in the word “执行”, it means to carry out a task.)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, the concept of "执" is related to determination and responsibility. For example, a person who is "执着" is admired for their perseverance. (In Chinese culture, the character "执" is associated with determination and responsibility. For example, a person who is "执着" is respected for their perseverance.)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember 执 by imagining a hand (扌) holding a small object (丸). This helps link the shape of the character with its meaning of holding. (你可以想象一只手（扌）握着一个小物件（丸）来记住“执”这个字。这样能把字的形状和“握持”的含义联系起来。)