Chinese Character: 奏 (zòu - Play (a musical instrument); Present (a memorial))
1. Character Basics (基本信息)
Radical: 大 (The radical "大" (big))
Stroke Count: 9 (The character has 9 strokes)
Stroke Order:
Character Decomposition: 上面是“夭”，下面是“廾” (The upper part is "夭", and the lower part is "廾")
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: zòu (The pinyin is "zòu")
3. Meaning (含义)
1. 演奏（乐器）；2. 向帝王进言或上书 (1. Play (a musical instrument); 2. Present (a memorial) to the emperor)
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 演奏 (yǎn zòu) - Perform (a musical piece)
- 奏乐 (zòu yuè) - Play music
- 奏折 (zòu zhé) - Memorial to the emperor
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
“奏”常作动词使用，可带宾语，如“奏乐”“奏国歌”；也可用于一些固定搭配，如“上奏”。 "奏" is often used as a verb and can take an object, such as "奏乐" (play music), "奏国歌" (play the national anthem). It is also used in some fixed collocations, such as "上奏" (present a memorial to the emperor).
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
在古代，“奏”常用于臣子向帝王进言或上书，体现了严格的等级制度。同时，演奏音乐也是宫廷和社交场合中重要的活动。 In ancient times, "奏" was often used when ministers presented memorials to the emperor, reflecting the strict hierarchical system. Meanwhile, playing music was also an important activity in court and social occasions.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他正在演奏一首美妙的曲子。(Tā zhèng zài yǎn zòu yī shǒu měi miào de qǔ zi.) - He is playing a wonderful piece of music.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
可以想象一个人在台上用双手演奏乐器，下面的“廾”就像双手，这样来帮助记忆“奏”字。 You can imagine a person playing a musical instrument on the stage with both hands. The "廾" at the bottom is like two hands, which can help you remember the character "奏".