One Radical (一)
yi
Explore 26 Chinese characters containing the One radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to one.
HSK Levels for One Radical (一) Characters
16 of 26 characters appear in HSK vocabulary lists
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1 character+1Additional Stroke
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3 characters+7Additional Strokes
2 charactersCommon Words with the One Radical (一)
a bit
morning
afternoon
rain
you're welcome; impolite
sorry
[used after a verb] give something a go
together
firstly
start work
early morning
evening
One Radical (一) FAQ
Common questions about the One radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the One radical (一) in Chinese?
The One radical (一) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 1 stroke and appears in 26 characters in our database, including 一, 七, 三, 上, 下. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "one."
How many Chinese characters use the 一 radical?
There are 26 Chinese characters that use the One radical (一) in our database. Of these, 16 characters are included in the HSK vocabulary lists, making them essential for Chinese learners.
How do I write the 一 radical?
The One radical (一) consists of 1 stroke. 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 一 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the One radical (一) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 一 often relate to "one", 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.