Son Radical (儿)
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Explore 11 Chinese characters containing the Son radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to son.
HSK Levels for Son Radical (儿) Characters
4 of 11 characters appear in HSK vocabulary lists
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1 character+1Additional Stroke
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4 characters+8Additional Strokes
1 character+9Additional Strokes
1 character+12Additional Strokes
1 characterCommon Words with the Son Radical (儿)
Mr; Sir
first
optimistic; cheerful; sunlight
in advance; beforehand
to honour with your presence
light; bright; openhearted
smooth; glossy; slick
laser disc (eg CD or DVD)
falling over each other; in a mad rush to be first
take precedence; prior
political party
Peddle
Son Radical (儿) FAQ
Common questions about the Son radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Son radical (儿) in Chinese?
The Son radical (儿) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 2 strokes and appears in 11 characters in our database, including 先, 光, 党, 兜, 儿. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "son."
How many Chinese characters use the 儿 radical?
There are 11 Chinese characters that use the Son radical (儿) in our database. Of these, 4 characters are included in the HSK vocabulary lists, making them essential for Chinese learners.
How do I write the 儿 radical?
The Son radical (儿) 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 儿 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Son radical (儿) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 儿 often relate to "son", 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.