Learn a Chinese Character - 装 (zhuāng) - Dress up; Install

1. Character Basics (基本信息)

Radical: 衣 (Clothes radical)

Stroke Count: 12

Character Decomposition: 壮 + 衣 (Strong + Clothes, which can be associated with dressing up or putting on a "strong - looking" appearance)

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: zhuāng (First tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

装 can mean to dress up, to install, to pretend.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 服装 (fú zhuāng) - Clothing
• 装修 (zhuāng xiū) - Decoration; Renovation
• 假装 (jiǎ zhuāng) - Pretend

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

装 is a verb. It can be used in simple sentences like "他装了一台电脑。" (He installed a computer.) or "她喜欢装可爱。" (She likes to pretend to be cute.).

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, dressing up is important on festivals and special occasions. Also, the concept of "pretending" has various implications in different contexts, such as in traditional Chinese opera where actors often "pretend" to be different characters.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Think of 装 as a combination of "壮" (strong) and "衣" (clothes). When you dress up, you might want to look strong or more presentable. Also, the pronunciation "zhuāng" can be associated with similar - sounding words related to dressing or installing.