母 Radical
Explore 2 Chinese characters containing the 母 radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical share the 母 component.
HSK Levels for 母 Radical Characters
1 of 2 characters appear in HSK vocabulary lists
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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.