Lid Radical (亠)
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Explore 14 Chinese characters containing the Lid radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to lid.
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3 charactersCommon Words with the Lid Radical (亠)
exchange; communication
transport; traffic
be in contact with; associate with
swap; to exchange
communication; social intercourse
product
produce
produce; manufacture; give birth to
to go bankrupt; go broke; become insolvent
property; assets; estate
die; death
be destroyed; become extinct; die out
Lid Radical (亠) FAQ
Common questions about the Lid radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Lid radical (亠) in Chinese?
The Lid radical (亠) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 2 strokes and appears in 14 characters in our database, including 亡, 亢, 交, 亥, 亦. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "lid."
How many Chinese characters use the 亠 radical?
There are 14 Chinese characters that use the Lid radical (亠) in our database. These characters span various levels of frequency and complexity.
How do I write the 亠 radical?
The Lid radical (亠) consists of 2 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 亠 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Lid radical (亠) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 亠 often relate to "lid", 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.