Chinese Character: 帜 (zhì - Flag)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 巾 (towel radical)
Stroke Count: 8
Character Decomposition: 巾 + 只 (towel + only)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: zhì (fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
帜 refers to a flag or banner, often symbolizing a particular group, cause, or nation. “帜”指旗帜，常象征特定的群体、事业或国家。
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 旗帜 (qí zhì) - flag
- 独树一帜 (dú shù yī zhì) - stand out from the rest
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
帜 is a noun. It can be used in phrases and idioms to represent a symbol or a distinguishing feature. “帜”是名词，可用于短语和成语中，代表一种象征或显著特征。
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, flags have been used since ancient times in military, religious, and celebratory contexts. They are important symbols representing authority, identity, and unity. 在中国文化中，旗帜自古就用于军事、宗教和庆祝等场合。它们是代表权威、身份和团结的重要象征。
7. Example Sentence (例句)
广场上飘扬着鲜艳的旗帜。 (Guǎngchǎng shàng piāoyáng zhe xiānyàn de qízhì.) - Bright flags are fluttering in the square.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 帜 as a combination of 巾 (towel-like shape often associated with cloth items like flags) and 只. You can think of it as a single, distinct flag. 可以把“帜”记成是“巾”（形状像布，常与旗帜等布制品相关）和“只”的组合。你可以把它想象成一面独特的旗帜。