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)
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Related radicals (相关部首 xiāngguān bùshǒu)
Same stroke count or numerically adjacent in the 214-radical set.