Towel Radical (巾)
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Explore 28 Chinese characters containing the Towel radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to towel.
HSK Levels for Towel Radical (巾) Characters
5 of 28 characters appear in HSK vocabulary lists
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1 characterCommon Words with the Towel Radical (巾)
tie a (neck)tie
to announce; make public
to distribute; spread; scatter
declare; proclaim; announce
lead; guide
carry; bring; take along
temperate zone
magnetic tape; storage tape
publish; issue; release
notice; bulletin; proclamation
scope; extent
by a large margin; substantially; significantly
Towel Radical (巾) FAQ
Common questions about the Towel radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Towel radical (巾) in Chinese?
The Towel radical (巾) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 3 strokes and appears in 28 characters in our database, including 带, 帅, 布, 幅, 幢. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "towel."
How many Chinese characters use the 巾 radical?
There are 28 Chinese characters that use the Towel radical (巾) in our database. Of these, 5 characters are included in the HSK vocabulary lists, making them essential for Chinese learners.
How do I write the 巾 radical?
The Towel radical (巾) 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 巾 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Towel radical (巾) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 巾 often relate to "towel", 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.