Feather Radical (羽)
Explore 14 Chinese characters containing the Feather radical (羽), with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to feather.
HSK Levels for Feather Radical (羽) Characters
3 of 14 characters appear in HSK vocabulary lists
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1 characterCommon Words with the Feather Radical (羽)
to translate
overthrow; overturn; topple
with great care; be very scrupulous; ; cautiously
Renovation
Double / Increase
Turn over
two wings
Disappear mysteriously / Vanish without a trace
Feather Radical (羽) FAQ
Common questions about the Feather radical (羽) and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Feather radical (羽) in Chinese?
The Feather radical (羽) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 6 strokes and appears in 14 characters in our database, including 翻, 翘, 翼, 羽, 翁. Characters containing this radical often relate to "feather".
How many Chinese characters use the 羽 radical?
There are 14 Chinese characters that use the Feather radical (羽) 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 羽 radical?
The Feather radical (羽) 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 羽 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Feather radical (羽) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 羽 often relate to "feather", 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.