⽟
jade
yù (yu4)
Radical no. 96 · 5 strokes (第 96 部首 · 5 画 dì 96 bùshǒu · 5 huà)
Radical ⽟ (yù) — meaning: jade, 5 strokes.
Origin & mnemonic
The jade radical originates from a pictographic depiction of a jade stone or bead, with the internal strokes representing the crystalline structure or veining of the stone.
Mnemonic: Remember the jade radical as a precious jade stone with inner veining—a square with crossed strokes inside.
Characters with this radical (含此部首的字 hán cǐ bùshǒu de zì)
5 charactersQuick check
A few short questions. No score kept, no account needed.
Question 1 of 5
Which radical is the main radical of 玉?
Related radicals (相关部首 xiāngguān bùshǒu)
Same stroke count or numerically adjacent in the 214-radical set.