⾰
leather
gé (ge2)
Radical no. 177 · 9 strokes (第 177 部首 · 9 画 dì 177 bùshǒu · 9 huà)
Radical ⾰ (gé) — meaning: leather, 9 strokes.
Origin & mnemonic
This radical originates from a pictograph depicting a stretched or framed animal hide used for practical purposes. Its shape reflects the process of treating raw hide into usable material.
Mnemonic: Remember this radical as a stretched leather hide on a frame, ready to be cut or further processed.
Characters with this radical (含此部首的字 hán cǐ bùshǒu de zì)
1 characters- 革gé
animal hide
9 strokes
Quick check
A few short questions. No score kept, no account needed.
Question 1 of 1
Which radical is the main radical of 革?
Related radicals (相关部首 xiāngguān bùshǒu)
Same stroke count or numerically adjacent in the 214-radical set.