Arrow Radical (矢)
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Explore 7 Chinese characters containing the Arrow radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to arrow.
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1 characterCommon Words with the Arrow Radical (矢)
know; realise; be aware of
knowledge
notify
text message; SMS
rule; established practice; custom
shorten; curtail; cut down
as everyone knows
ignorant
very brief; pressed for time; short
make a pertinent remark / hit the mark
correct / rectify / orthodontics
shortcoming
Arrow Radical (矢) FAQ
Common questions about the Arrow radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Arrow radical (矢) in Chinese?
The Arrow radical (矢) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 5 strokes and appears in 7 characters in our database, including 矢, 矣, 知, 矩, 矫. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "arrow."
How many Chinese characters use the 矢 radical?
There are 7 Chinese characters that use the Arrow radical (矢) in our database. These characters span various levels of frequency and complexity.
How do I write the 矢 radical?
The Arrow radical (矢) 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 矢 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Arrow radical (矢) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 矢 often relate to "arrow", 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.