Private Radical (厶)
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Explore 5 Chinese characters containing the Private radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to private.
HSK Levels for Private Radical (厶) Characters
2 of 5 characters appear in HSK vocabulary lists
+3Additional Strokes
1 character+5Additional Strokes
1 character+6Additional Strokes
2 characters+14Additional Strokes
1 characterCommon Words with the Private Radical (厶)
Private Radical (厶) FAQ
Common questions about the Private radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Private radical (厶) in Chinese?
The Private radical (厶) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 2 strokes and appears in 5 characters in our database, including 去, 县, 叁, 参, 篡. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "private."
How many Chinese characters use the 厶 radical?
There are 5 Chinese characters that use the Private radical (厶) in our database. Of these, 2 characters are included in the HSK vocabulary lists, making them essential for Chinese learners.
How do I write the 厶 radical?
The Private radical (厶) 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 厶 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Private radical (厶) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 厶 often relate to "private", 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.