Enclosure Radical (囗)
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Explore 16 Chinese characters containing the Enclosure radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to enclosure.
HSK Levels for Enclosure Radical (囗) Characters
6 of 16 characters appear in HSK vocabulary lists
+2Additional Strokes
2 characters+3Additional Strokes
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3 characters+7Additional Strokes
2 characters+8Additional Strokes
1 characterCommon Words with the Enclosure Radical (囗)
reply
to recall
difficulty
forgetful
the four limbs [arms and legs]; all fours
bring back a report
retrieve; recover; reclaim
avoid; dodge; evade
impoverished; poverty-stricken
organization; group; team
to have a reunion
unite; rally
Enclosure Radical (囗) FAQ
Common questions about the Enclosure radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Enclosure radical (囗) in Chinese?
The Enclosure radical (囗) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 3 strokes and appears in 16 characters in our database, including 四, 回, 困, 团, 圆. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "enclosure."
How many Chinese characters use the 囗 radical?
There are 16 Chinese characters that use the Enclosure radical (囗) in our database. Of these, 6 characters are included in the HSK vocabulary lists, making them essential for Chinese learners.
How do I write the 囗 radical?
The Enclosure radical (囗) consists of 3 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 囗 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Enclosure radical (囗) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 囗 often relate to "enclosure", 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.