⽁
rap
pū (pu1)
Radical no. 66 · 4 strokes (第 66 部首 · 4 画 dì 66 bùshǒu · 4 huà)
Radical ⽁ (pū) — meaning: rap, 4 strokes.
Origin & mnemonic
This radical originated as a pictograph in oracle-bone script, depicting a stick or implement used for striking. It represents the action of light tapping or gentle physical impact.
Mnemonic: This compact striking-tool shape reminds you of light, gentle rapping or tapping.
Characters with this radical (含此部首的字 hán cǐ bùshǒu de zì)
49 characters- 毙bì
to die
17 strokes
Quick check
A few short questions. No score kept, no account needed.
Question 1 of 5
Which radical is the main radical of 敫?
Related radicals (相关部首 xiāngguān bùshǒu)
Same stroke count or numerically adjacent in the 214-radical set.