Corpse Radical (尸)
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Explore 23 Chinese characters containing the Corpse radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to corpse.
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1 characterCommon Words with the Corpse Radical (尸)
without hesitating; despite
ruler
to do all one can; try one's best
as quickly as possible
to the best of one's ability; as far as possible
tail; appendage
corpse; dead body; cadaver
inexhaustible; boundless; endless
size; dimensions; measurements (esp. of clothes)
Standard / Criterion
Finale / Conclusion
Exhaust gas / Tail gas
Corpse Radical (尸) FAQ
Common questions about the Corpse radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Corpse radical (尸) in Chinese?
The Corpse radical (尸) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 3 strokes and appears in 23 characters in our database, including 尹, 尸, 尺, 尼, 尽. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "corpse."
How many Chinese characters use the 尸 radical?
There are 23 Chinese characters that use the Corpse radical (尸) in our database. These characters span various levels of frequency and complexity.
How do I write the 尸 radical?
The Corpse radical (尸) 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 尸 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Corpse radical (尸) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 尸 often relate to "corpse", 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.