⾤
distinguish
biàn (bian4)
Radical no. 165 · 7 strokes (第 165 部首 · 7 画 dì 165 bùshǒu · 7 huà)
Radical ⾤ (biàn) — meaning: distinguish, 7 strokes.
Origin & mnemonic
This radical originates from a pictograph of two mouths or opposing voices, representing the distinction or debate between two sides.
Mnemonic: Two mouths stacked represent debating or distinguishing between two opposing viewpoints.
Characters with this radical (含此部首的字 hán cǐ bùshǒu de zì)
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Question 1 of 2
Which radical is the main radical of 释?
Related radicals (相关部首 xiāngguān bùshǒu)
Same stroke count or numerically adjacent in the 214-radical set.