Horn Radical (角)
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Explore 3 Chinese characters containing the Horn radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to horn.
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2 charactersCommon Words with the Horn Radical (角)
understand
to resolve; solve
comprehend; understanding
to justify; explanation
angle; point of view
role; part
relieve; ease
come into contact with; to get in touch with; engage
corner; nook; secluded place
offend; violate; go against
Triangle / triangular
leading role; lead
Horn Radical (角) FAQ
Common questions about the Horn radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Horn radical (角) in Chinese?
The Horn radical (角) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 7 strokes and appears in 3 characters in our database, including 角, 解, 触. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "horn."
How many Chinese characters use the 角 radical?
There are 3 Chinese characters that use the Horn radical (角) in our database. These characters span various levels of frequency and complexity.
How do I write the 角 radical?
The Horn radical (角) consists of 7 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 角 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Horn radical (角) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 角 often relate to "horn", 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.