Silk Radical (糸)
Explore 10 Chinese characters containing the Silk radical (糸), with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to silk.
HSK Levels for Silk Radical (糸) Characters
3 of 10 characters appear in HSK vocabulary lists
+1Additional Stroke
1 character+4Additional Strokes
4 characters+5Additional Strokes
1 character+6Additional Strokes
2 characters+11Additional Strokes
1 character+14Additional Strokes
1 characterCommon Words with the Silk Radical (糸)
no problem
relationship
to accumulate
to make contact
system
tie a (neck)tie
Tired / exhausted
Implicate / Drag down
accumulate / amass
cumulative / total
Silk Radical (糸) FAQ
Common questions about the Silk radical (糸) and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Silk radical (糸) in Chinese?
The Silk radical (糸) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 6 strokes and appears in 10 characters in our database, including 累, 系, 紫, 紊, 素. Characters containing this radical often relate to "silk".
How many Chinese characters use the 糸 radical?
There are 10 Chinese characters that use the Silk radical (糸) in our database. Of these, 3 characters are included in the HSK vocabulary lists, making them essential for Chinese learners.
How do I write the 糸 radical?
The Silk radical (糸) 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 糸 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Silk radical (糸) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 糸 often relate to "silk", 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.