Axe Radical (斤)
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Explore 7 Chinese characters containing the Axe radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to axe.
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1 characterCommon Words with the Axe Radical (斤)
kilogram
to decide
ceaseless; uninterrupted; continual continuous; unceasing
diagnosis
repel; exclude; eject
resolute and decisive; categorical
suspend; cut short; break off; discontinue
monopolise; forestall
refined; gentle
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Axe Radical (斤) FAQ
Common questions about the Axe radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Axe radical (斤) in Chinese?
The Axe radical (斤) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 4 strokes and appears in 7 characters in our database, including 斤, 斥, 斧, 斩, 断. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "axe."
How many Chinese characters use the 斤 radical?
There are 7 Chinese characters that use the Axe radical (斤) in our database. These characters span various levels of frequency and complexity.
How do I write the 斤 radical?
The Axe radical (斤) consists of 4 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 斤 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Axe radical (斤) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 斤 often relate to "axe", 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.