Container Radical (凵)
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Explore 7 Chinese characters containing the Container radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to container.
HSK Levels for Container Radical (凵) Characters
1 of 7 characters appear in HSK vocabulary lists
+2Additional Strokes
1 character+3Additional Strokes
4 characters+6Additional Strokes
1 character+10Additional Strokes
1 characterCommon Words with the Container Radical (凵)
Container Radical (凵) FAQ
Common questions about the Container radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Container radical (凵) in Chinese?
The Container radical (凵) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 2 strokes and appears in 7 characters in our database, including 出, 凶, 凸, 凹, 击. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "container."
How many Chinese characters use the 凵 radical?
There are 7 Chinese characters that use the Container radical (凵) in our database. Of these, 1 character is included in the HSK vocabulary lists, making them essential for Chinese learners.
How do I write the 凵 radical?
The Container radical (凵) 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 凵 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Container radical (凵) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 凵 often relate to "container", 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.