Bristle Radical (彡)
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Explore 9 Chinese characters containing the Bristle radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to bristle.
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1 characterCommon Words with the Bristle Radical (彡)
brilliant
terrain; topographical features; circumstances
appearance; countenance
form; shape; layout
form; shape
form; appearance; fashion
rainbow
colour; hue; tint
lustre; splendour; radiance
cut the ribbon at an opening ceremony
polite and courteous / well-mannered
Bristle Radical (彡) FAQ
Common questions about the Bristle radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Bristle radical (彡) in Chinese?
The Bristle radical (彡) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 3 strokes and appears in 9 characters in our database, including 形, 彤, 彦, 彩, 彬. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "bristle."
How many Chinese characters use the 彡 radical?
There are 9 Chinese characters that use the Bristle radical (彡) in our database. These characters span various levels of frequency and complexity.
How do I write the 彡 radical?
The Bristle radical (彡) 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 彡 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Bristle radical (彡) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 彡 often relate to "bristle", 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.