Power Radical (力)
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Explore 23 Chinese characters containing the Power radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to power.
HSK Levels for Power Radical (力) Characters
1 of 23 characters appear in HSK vocabulary lists
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1 characterCommon Words with the Power Radical (力)
Power Radical (力) FAQ
Common questions about the Power radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Power radical (力) in Chinese?
The Power radical (力) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 2 strokes and appears in 23 characters in our database, including 劝, 力, 办, 功, 加. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "power."
How many Chinese characters use the 力 radical?
There are 23 Chinese characters that use the Power radical (力) 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 力 radical?
The Power radical (力) 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 力 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Power radical (力) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 力 often relate to "power", 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.