Rain Radical (雨)
Explore 22 Chinese characters containing the Rain radical (雨), with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to rain.
Also Study 雨 as a Component
Meaning clueThis radical can also be studied as a reusable character component. The component page focuses on learning patterns, examples, and memory clues.
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1 characterCommon Words with the Rain Radical (雨)
rain
raincoat
below zero
(small) change [money]
snacks; nibbles between meals
pocket money
torrential rain
Yushui or Rain Water, 2nd of the 24 solar terms 二十四节气 19th February-5th March
ice cream bar; popsicle
part; element; component
shower; brief rain
to ski
Rain Radical (雨) FAQ
Common questions about the Rain radical (雨) and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Rain radical (雨) in Chinese?
The Rain radical (雨) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 8 strokes and appears in 22 characters in our database, including 雨, 雪, 雳, 零, 雷. Characters containing this radical often relate to "rain".
How many Chinese characters use the 雨 radical?
There are 22 Chinese characters that use the Rain radical (雨) in our database. These characters span various levels of frequency and complexity.
How do I write the 雨 radical?
The Rain radical (雨) 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 雨 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Rain radical (雨) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 雨 often relate to "rain", 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.