Bamboo Radical (竹)
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Explore 39 Chinese characters containing the Bamboo radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to bamboo.
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1 characterCommon Words with the Bamboo Radical (竹)
pencil
notebook
joke
joke
bamboo
smile
fireworks
ridicule; deride; make fun of
ridicule; sneer at; deride
firecracker
bamboo pole
Have a well-thought-out plan / Be confident of success
Bamboo Radical (竹) FAQ
Common questions about the Bamboo radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Bamboo radical (竹) in Chinese?
The Bamboo radical (竹) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 6 strokes and appears in 39 characters in our database, including 竹, 竿, 笆, 笋, 笑. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "bamboo."
How many Chinese characters use the 竹 radical?
There are 39 Chinese characters that use the Bamboo radical (竹) in our database. These characters span various levels of frequency and complexity.
How do I write the 竹 radical?
The Bamboo radical (竹) consists of 6 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 竹 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Bamboo radical (竹) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 竹 often relate to "bamboo", 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.