Inch Radical (寸)
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Explore 11 Chinese characters containing the Inch radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to inch.
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1 characterCommon Words with the Inch Radical (寸)
sorry
to fight against; to opposed to something
about; with regard to
dialogue
opposite
lead a site-seeing tour
seek; look for; search
director
to cause; lead to; result in
guide; direct; conduct
to coach; train; tutor
life span; lifetime
Inch Radical (寸) FAQ
Common questions about the Inch radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Inch radical (寸) in Chinese?
The Inch radical (寸) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 3 strokes and appears in 11 characters in our database, including 寸, 对, 寺, 寻, 导. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "inch."
How many Chinese characters use the 寸 radical?
There are 11 Chinese characters that use the Inch radical (寸) in our database. These characters span various levels of frequency and complexity.
How do I write the 寸 radical?
The Inch radical (寸) 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 寸 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Inch radical (寸) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 寸 often relate to "inch", 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.