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母 Radical

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

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Characters with this radical share the 母 component.

HSK Levels for 母 Radical Characters

HSK 21 chars(50%)
Other1 chars

1 of 2 characters appear in HSK vocabulary lists

+0Additional Strokes

1 character

+2Additional Strokes

1 character

母 Radical FAQ

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

What is the 母 radical in Chinese?

The 母 radical is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 5 strokes and appears in 2 characters in our database, including 每, 母. Characters containing this radical often relate to the 母 component.

How many Chinese characters use the 母 radical?

There are 2 Chinese characters that use the 母 radical in our database. Of these, 1 character is included in the HSK vocabulary lists, making them essential for Chinese learners.

How do I write the 母 radical?

The 母 radical consists of 5 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 母 radical help me learn Chinese characters?

Knowing the 母 radical helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — recognizing 母 helps you spot related character patterns, (3) Memory aid — recognizing the radical as a building block makes it easier to remember and distinguish similar-looking characters.