Radical ⺼ Radical (⺼)
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Explore 11 Chinese characters containing the Radical ⺼ radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to radical ⺼.
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2 charactersRadical ⺼ Radical (⺼) FAQ
Common questions about the Radical ⺼ radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Radical ⺼ radical (⺼) in Chinese?
The Radical ⺼ radical (⺼) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 4 strokes and appears in 11 characters in our database, including 肋, 肘, 肛, 肮, 胰. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "radical ⺼."
How many Chinese characters use the ⺼ radical?
There are 11 Chinese characters that use the Radical ⺼ radical (⺼) in our database. These characters span various levels of frequency and complexity.
How do I write the ⺼ radical?
The Radical ⺼ radical (⺼) consists of 4 strokes. To practice writing characters with this radical, click on any character in the list above to see its complete stroke order animation.
How does the ⺼ radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Radical ⺼ radical (⺼) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with ⺼ often relate to "radical ⺼", helping you guess meanings of unfamiliar characters, (3) Memory aid — recognizing the radical as a building block makes it easier to remember and distinguish similar-looking characters.