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⼵

march

yǐn (yin3)

Radical no. 54 · 3 strokes (第 54 部首 · 3 画 dì 54 bùshǒu · 3 huà)

Radical ⼵ (yǐn) — meaning: march, 3 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

This radical originates from a pictographic representation of a person taking a long stride or stepping forward. In seal script, it depicts the action of leading or advancing.

Mnemonic: The curved shape resembles a person striding forward, embodying the meaning of leading or advancing.

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

2 characters
  • 廷tíng

    palace courtyard

    6 strokes

  • 延yán

    to prolong

    HSK 7

    6 strokes

Quick check

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

Question 1 of 2

Which radical is the main radical of 延?

Related radicals (相关部首 xiāngguān bùshǒu)

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

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