⼋
eight
bā (ba1)
Radical no. 12 · 2 strokes (第 12 部首 · 2 画 dì 12 bùshǒu · 2 huà)
Radical ⼋ (bā) — meaning: eight, 2 strokes.
Origin & mnemonic
The eight radical (⼋) originates from an ideograph depicting division or expansion. It represents two branches or parts separating outward, reflecting the concept of splitting and doubling.
Mnemonic: The shape of eight resembles two arms opening wide, or two branches of a tree splitting apart.
Characters with this radical (含此部首的字 hán cǐ bùshǒu de zì)
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Question 1 of 5
Which radical is the main radical of 兵?
Related radicals (相关部首 xiāngguān bùshǒu)
Same stroke count or numerically adjacent in the 214-radical set.