Bird Radical (鸟)
Explore 21 Chinese characters containing the Bird radical (鸟), with stroke order animations and meanings.
Characters with this radical usually relate to bird.
Also Study 鸟 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.
HSK Levels for Bird Radical (鸟) Characters
1 of 21 characters appear in HSK vocabulary lists
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1 characterCommon Words with the Bird Radical (鸟)
Bird Radical (鸟) FAQ
Common questions about the Bird radical (鸟) and how to use it for learning Chinese characters.
What is the Bird radical (鸟) in Chinese?
The Bird radical (鸟) is one of the 214 Kangxi radicals used to classify Chinese characters. It has 5 strokes and appears in 21 characters in our database, including 鸟, 鸡, 鸣, 鸥, 鸦. Characters containing this radical often relate to "bird".
How many Chinese characters use the 鸟 radical?
There are 21 Chinese characters that use the Bird radical (鸟) 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 鸟 radical?
The Bird radical (鸟) consists of 5 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 鸟 radical help me learn Chinese characters?
Knowing the Bird radical (鸟) helps in three ways: (1) Dictionary lookup — you can find characters by radical and remaining stroke count, (2) Meaning clues — characters with 鸟 often relate to "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.