⾪
slave
lì (li4)
Radical no. 171 · 8 strokes (第 171 部首 · 8 画 dì 171 bùshǒu · 8 huà)
Radical ⾪ (lì) — meaning: slave, 8 strokes.
Origin & mnemonic
This radical depicts a kneeling or bowing human figure, representing the posture and condition of a slave or servant. It evolved from seal-script depictions of subordinate or dependent persons in ancient society.
Mnemonic: Picture a kneeling figure—the posture of subjugation—to remember the meaning "slave."
Characters with this radical (含此部首的字 hán cǐ bùshǒu de zì)
1 characters- 隶lì
(bound form) a person in servitude; low-ranking subordinate
8 strokes
Quick check
A few short questions. No score kept, no account needed.
Question 1 of 1
Which radical is the main radical of 隶?
Related radicals (相关部首 xiāngguān bùshǒu)
Same stroke count or numerically adjacent in the 214-radical set.