Memory phrase for the character: 写

写

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Meaning

to write, draw, sketch

Pronunciation

xiě

Explanation

 Top: a cover 冖 (here: variation of table 几), below: and, with 与 (= The number 5 and one 一 is an "and"-connection. - But here as its sum of: six)

Mnemonic
 
You need a table and six (papers) for: writing.

Radicals

冖 coverThis very similar radical 宀 is understood as a roof.
与 with, and




 Vocabulary

描写 miáo xiě  to describe; to depict; to portray; description
写作 xiě zuò  writing; written works
缮写 shàn xiě  to copy; to transcribe
缮写 shàn xiě  

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