Cow Radical (牛)
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Explore 5 Chinese characters containing the Cow radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to cow.
HSK Levels for Cow Radical (牛) Characters
1 of 5 characters appear in HSK vocabulary lists
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1 characterCow Radical (牛) FAQ
Common questions about the Cow radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Cow radical (牛) in Chinese?
The Cow radical (牛) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 4 strokes and appears in 5 characters in our database, including 牵, 牛, 牢, 犁, 犀. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "cow."
How many Chinese characters use the 牛 radical?
There are 5 Chinese characters that use the Cow radical (牛) 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 牛 radical?
The Cow radical (牛) 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 牛 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Cow radical (牛) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 牛 often relate to "cow", 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.