Short-tailed bird Radical (隹)
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Explore 11 Chinese characters containing the Short-tailed bird radical, with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to short-tailed bird.
HSK Levels for Short-tailed bird Radical (隹) Characters
1 of 11 characters appear in HSK vocabulary lists
+2Additional Strokes
1 character+3Additional Strokes
1 character+4Additional Strokes
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2 characters+6Additional Strokes
1 character+8Additional Strokes
1 characterCommon Words with the Short-tailed bird Radical (隹)
Short-tailed bird Radical (隹) FAQ
Common questions about the Short-tailed bird radical and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Short-tailed bird radical (隹) in Chinese?
The Short-tailed bird radical (隹) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 8 strokes and appears in 11 characters in our database, including 难, 雀, 雁, 雄, 雅. Characters containing this radical often relate to the concept of "short-tailed bird."
How many Chinese characters use the 隹 radical?
There are 11 Chinese characters that use the Short-tailed bird radical (隹) in our database. Of these, 1 character is included in the HSK vocabulary lists, making them essential for Chinese learners.
How do I write the 隹 radical?
The Short-tailed bird radical (隹) consists of 8 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 隹 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Short-tailed bird radical (隹) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 隹 often relate to "short-tailed bird", 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.