⽄

axe

jīn (jin1)

Radical no. 69 · 4 strokes (第 69 部首 · 4 画 dì 69 bùshǒu · 4 huà)

Radical ⽄ (jīn) — meaning: axe, 4 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

This radical depicts an axe with a horizontal blade and handle, originating from ancient oracle-bone and seal script. It represents an essential tool for labor and warfare.

Mnemonic: Picture an axe with a horizontal blade and vertical handle—instantly recognizable as an ancient wood-cutting tool.

Characters with this radical (含此部首的字 hán cǐ bùshǒu de zì)

5 characters

Stroke count

All strokes 1-3 strokes 4-6 strokes 7-10 strokes 11+ strokes

Sort

Stroke count (default)Frequency HSK level Random

断duàn
to break
HSK 3
11 strokes
斩zhǎn
to behead (as form of capital punishment)
HSK 7
11 strokes
斯sī
(phonetic)
12 strokes
斮zhuó
cut off
12 strokes
新xīn
new
HSK 1
13 strokes

Quick check

A few short questions. No score kept, no account needed.

Question 1 of 5

Which radical is the main radical of 断?

Related radicals (相关部首 xiāngguān bùshǒu)

Same stroke count or numerically adjacent in the 214-radical set.

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