Short thread Radical (幺)
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Explore 3 Chinese characters containing the Short thread radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to short thread.
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1 characterCommon Words with the Short thread Radical (幺)
humorous
illusion; fantasy; figment of one's imagination
kindergarten; nursery school
young; childish
unpredictable / ever-changing
Phantom / Illusion
Hallucination / Illusion
Dreamlike / fantastical
Short thread Radical (幺) FAQ
Common questions about the Short thread radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Short thread radical (幺) in Chinese?
The Short thread radical (幺) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 3 strokes and appears in 3 characters in our database, including 幻, 幼, 幽. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "short thread."
How many Chinese characters use the 幺 radical?
There are 3 Chinese characters that use the Short thread radical (幺) in our database. These characters span various levels of frequency and complexity.
How do I write the 幺 radical?
The Short thread radical (幺) 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 幺 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Short thread radical (幺) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 幺 often relate to "short thread", 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.