Do not use the method of learning Western languages to learn Chinese character, because the character of Western languages are Phonography. Chinese character is Ideographic, combined by the basic strokes, like horizontal line, vertical line, left-falling, right-falling and so on.
Each Chinese Character a Picture,in this article we introduce the character 山, means mountain.
In the flash below you will know this character how to write, the correct order of strokes, the radical, phrases and you can hear the standard pronunciation.If you have trouble to use this flash,please read our article About Characters Flash before you study.
Instructions
连续 means consequent strokes
下一步 means next strok
重复 means previous stroke
Instructions
笔顺 means order of strokes
笔画 means strokes number
部首 means Radical
词组 means phrases
This is a pictograph, represent three peaks standing side by side. and for the sake of convenience in writing, the peaks developed into single strokes, one vertical line standed for one peak, and a horizontal stands for the ground. this method make your understanding easy. this character is also a radical. characters under this radical always have something to do with the meaning of "mountain" or "rock". for example, 峰 fēng means "peak", 崇 chóng means "lofty" or "high mountain".
Radical 山 shān means mountain
Characters under this radical 岸 àn ( means coast)
Strokes Number is 3 strokes
Words and Phrases
山洞 shān dòng cave
山谷 shān gǔ mountain valley
山区 shān qū mountainous area
山顶 shān dǐng the summit of the mountain
海誓山盟 hǎi shì shān méng make a solemn pledge of love
山清水秀 shān qīng shuǐ xiù green hills and clear waters; i.e., picturesque scenery
山穷水尽疑无路，柳暗花明又一村 shān qióng shuǐ jìn yí wú lù ，liǔ àn huā míng yòu yī cūn when the mountains and rivers come to an end and one would think there is no path, the shady willows and bright blossoms bring him to another village.
Sentences
中国和俄罗斯是山水相连的友好邻国 zhōng guó hé é luó sī shì shān shuǐ 相lián de yǒu hǎo lín guó China and Russia are friendly neighbours linked by mountains and rivers.
Tip: pinyin letter with red font means this character is a Polyphone character
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