⾀
brush
yù (yu4)
Radical no. 129 · 6 strokes (第 129 部首 · 6 画 dì 129 bùshǒu · 6 huà)
Radical ⾀ (yù) — meaning: brush, 6 strokes.
Origin & mnemonic
This radical originates from a pictograph of an ancient brush used for writing, depicting the traditional writing instrument of ancient China typically made from animal hair. It represents the brush as a core concept in writing and calligraphy.
Mnemonic: The curved strokes stacked together resemble individual hairs twisted together forming the brush tip of a writing brush.
Characters with this radical (含此部首的字 hán cǐ bùshǒu de zì)
1 characters- 聿yù
(arch. introductory particle)
6 strokes
Quick check
A few short questions. No score kept, no account needed.
Question 1 of 1
Which radical is the main radical of 聿?
Related radicals (相关部首 xiāngguān bùshǒu)
Same stroke count or numerically adjacent in the 214-radical set.