弋

Shoot Radical (弋)

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Explore 2 Chinese characters containing the Shoot radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.

3strokes2characters

Characters with this radical usually relate to shoot.

+3Additional Strokes

1 character
shi
式
pattern, model, style, formula
6 strokes

+6Additional Strokes

1 character
er
贰
number two
9 strokes

Common Words with the Shoot Radical (弋)

方式fāng shì

way; fashion; pattern

HSK4
正式zhèng shì

formal

HSK4
开幕式kāi mù shì

inauguration; opening ceremony

HSK5
形式xíng shì

form; shape; layout

HSK5
样式yàng shì

pattern; type; form

HSK5

Shoot Radical (弋) FAQ

Common questions about the Shoot radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.

What is the Shoot radical (弋) in Chinese?

The Shoot radical (弋) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 3 strokes and appears in 2 characters in our database, including 式, 贰. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "shoot."

How many Chinese characters use the 弋 radical?

There are 2 Chinese characters that use the Shoot radical (弋) in our database. These characters span various levels of frequency and complexity.

How do I write the 弋 radical?

The Shoot radical (弋) 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 弋 radical help me learn Chinese characters?

Knowing the Shoot radical (弋) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 弋 often relate to "shoot", 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.