Dish Radical (皿)
Explore 18 Chinese characters containing the Dish radical (皿), with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to dish.
Also Study 皿 as a Component
Meaning clueThis radical can also be studied as a reusable character component. The component page focuses on learning patterns, examples, and memory clues.
HSK Levels for Dish Radical (皿) Characters
4 of 18 characters appear in HSK vocabulary lists
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1 character+3Additional Strokes
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1 character+11Additional Strokes
1 characterCommon Words with the Dish Radical (皿)
basin; saucer; bowl
cover; conceal; blanket
affix one's seal; stamp
knee
cover; overlap; vegetation
rich; sumptuous
prosperous; flourishing
abound in; teem with
be in full bloom
great kindness; boundless hospitality
cover / encompass
Dish Radical (皿) FAQ
Common questions about the Dish radical (皿) and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Dish radical (皿) in Chinese?
The Dish radical (皿) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 5 strokes and appears in 18 characters in our database, including 盐, 盆, 盖, 盛, 皿. Characters containing this radical often relate to "dish".
How many Chinese characters use the 皿 radical?
There are 18 Chinese characters that use the Dish radical (皿) in our database. Of these, 4 characters are included in the HSK vocabulary lists, making them essential for Chinese learners.
How do I write the 皿 radical?
The Dish radical (皿) 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 皿 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Dish radical (皿) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 皿 often relate to "dish", 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.