Chinese Character: 钻 (zuān/zuàn - Drill / Diamond)
1. Character Basics (基本信息)
Radical: 钅 (Metal radical, indicating its relation to metal)
Stroke Count: 10
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2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: zuān (first tone, meaning to drill); zuàn (fourth tone, meaning diamond)
3. Meaning (含义)
When pronounced as "zuān", it means to drill, penetrate, or bore. When pronounced as "zuàn", it refers to a diamond or a drill bit.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 钻研 (zuān yán) - Study intensively
- 钻石 (zuàn shí) - Diamond
- 钻孔 (zuān kǒng) - Drill a hole
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
As a verb (zuān), it can be used in phrases like "钻洞" (drill a hole). As a noun (zuàn), it's often used in "钻石" (diamond).
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
Diamonds are highly valued in Chinese culture, often associated with luxury and durability. The act of "drilling" can also symbolize perseverance in learning.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他喜欢钻研数学问题。(Tā xǐhuān zuān yán shùxué wèntí. - He likes to study math problems intensively.)
她戴着一颗漂亮的钻石项链。(Tā dài zhe yī kē piàoliang de zuànshí xiàngliàn. - She is wearing a beautiful diamond necklace.)
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
You can remember "钻" by thinking that the "钅" radical shows it's related to metal tools. When you "drill" (zuān), you often use a metal drill. And "diamond" (zuàn) is also a precious thing related to metal - like jewelry. (你可以这样记忆“钻”，“钅”旁表明它和金属工具有关。当你“钻”（zuān）的时候，经常会用到金属钻头。而“钻石”（zuàn）也是和金属类饰品相关的珍贵物品。)