缶

Jar Radical (缶)

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Explore 3 Chinese characters containing the Jar radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.

6strokes3characters

Characters with this radical usually relate to jar.

+3Additional Strokes

1 character
gang
缸
vat, jar, crock
9 strokes

+4Additional Strokes

1 character
que
缺
to lack, to be short of, deficient
10 strokes

+17Additional Strokes

1 character
guan
罐
jar
23 strokes

Common Words with the Jar Radical (缶)

缺少quē shǎo

lack

HSK4
缺点quē diǎn

disadvantage

HSK4

Jar Radical (缶) FAQ

Common questions about the Jar radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.

What is the Jar radical (缶) in Chinese?

The Jar radical (缶) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 6 strokes and appears in 3 characters in our database, including 缸, 缺, 罐. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "jar."

How many Chinese characters use the 缶 radical?

There are 3 Chinese characters that use the Jar radical (缶) in our database. These characters span various levels of frequency and complexity.

How do I write the 缶 radical?

The Jar radical (缶) 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 缶 radical help me learn Chinese characters?

Knowing the Jar radical (缶) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 缶 often relate to "jar", 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.