Run Radical (走)
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Explore 11 Chinese characters containing the Run radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to run.
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2 charactersCommon Words with the Run Radical (走)
sorry
together
get up (out of bed)
stand up; sit up; rise to one's feet
take off [plane]
at once; quickly
at once; losing no time; hasten
corridor
leak out; divulge
smuggle
birds and animals
devote every effort to
Run Radical (走) FAQ
Common questions about the Run radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Run radical (走) in Chinese?
The Run radical (走) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 7 strokes and appears in 11 characters in our database, including 走, 赴, 赵, 赶, 起. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "run."
How many Chinese characters use the 走 radical?
There are 11 Chinese characters that use the Run radical (走) in our database. These characters span various levels of frequency and complexity.
How do I write the 走 radical?
The Run radical (走) 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 走 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Run radical (走) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 走 often relate to "run", 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.