⼱
turban
jīn (jin1)
Radical no. 50 · 3 strokes (第 50 部首 · 3 画 dì 50 bùshǒu · 3 huà)
Radical ⼱ (jīn) — meaning: turban, 3 strokes.
Origin & mnemonic
This radical originates from a pictograph in oracle-bone script depicting a piece of cloth rolled up or a turban. Over time, it became a symbol for fabrics, garments, and woven objects.
Mnemonic: The three strokes of the turban radical suggest a folded cloth bundle wrapped tightly together.
Characters with this radical (含此部首的字 hán cǐ bùshǒu de zì)
1 characters- 巾jīn
towel
3 strokes
Quick check
A few short questions. No score kept, no account needed.
Question 1 of 1
Which radical is the main radical of 巾?
Related radicals (相关部首 xiāngguān bùshǒu)
Same stroke count or numerically adjacent in the 214-radical set.