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⼖

hiding enclosure

xì (xi4)

Radical no. 23 · 2 strokes (第 23 部首 · 2 画 dì 23 bùshǒu · 2 huà)

Radical ⼖ (xì) — meaning: hiding enclosure, 2 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

This radical derives from a pictographic glyph representing a covering or container. It embodies the concept of concealing or protecting something inside.

Mnemonic: The inverted L shape looks like an open box or lid, suggesting concealment and enclosure.

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

2 characters

Stroke count

All strokes1-3 strokes4-6 strokes7-10 strokes11+ strokes

Sort

Stroke count (default)FrequencyHSK levelRandom
  • 区qū

    area

    HSK 3

    4 strokes

  • 匹pǐ

    (bound form) matching; comparable to

    HSK 5

    4 strokes

Quick check

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

Question 1 of 2

Which radical is the main radical of 区?

Related radicals (相关部首 xiāngguān bùshǒu)

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

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