丷 (bā) - A two-dot radical or component placed above other

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bā ｜ 2 strokes ｜ radical: 丶

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丷 · bā

A two-dot radical or component placed above other characters, often representing 'eight' or used as a decorative element in character composition.

A two-dot radical or component placed above other

Usage highlights

Radical formEight dotsCharacter component

Synonyms

  • 八— eight (similar shape and origin)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This radical appears in the character for 'previous' (前).
  • It is used in the character for 'divide' (分).
  • The component is seen in 'single' (单).

Collocations

  • Radical form(丷部)
  • Eight dots(八点)
  • Character component(部首)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used as a simplified or variant form of the character for 'eight' (八) in certain character compositions.
  • Functions primarily as a radical or component in compound characters rather than as an independent character with extensive meaning.

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