⼴
shelter
yǎn (yan3)
Radical no. 53 · 3 strokes (第 53 部首 · 3 画 dì 53 bùshǒu · 3 huà)
Radical ⼴ (yǎn) — meaning: shelter, 3 strokes.
Origin & mnemonic
This radical derives from the pictographic depiction of a roof or shelter extending overhead, shown as a sweeping curved line. In ancient pictographs, it represents the concept of coverage, protection, or a sheltered space.
Mnemonic: Remember that the broad curved stroke resembles a wide roof sheltering the space below.
Characters with this radical (含此部首的字 hán cǐ bùshǒu de zì)
1 characters- 广guǎng
wide
HSK 53 strokes
Quick check
A few short questions. No score kept, no account needed.
Question 1 of 1
Which radical is the main radical of 广?
Related radicals (相关部首 xiāngguān bùshǒu)
Same stroke count or numerically adjacent in the 214-radical set.