(zhǐ) - A radical meaning 'to go slowly' or 'to & also used as a variant form. In modern

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zhǐ | 3 strokes | radical: 夂

· zhǐ

A radical meaning 'to go slowly' or 'to follow';

also used as a variant form.

In modern usage, it primarily serves as a Kangxi radical.

A radical meaning 'to go slowly' or 'toalso used as a variant form. In modern

Usage highlights

Kangxi radical 夂Radical formAncient meaningVariant form
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is a radical (夂部).
  • It appears in characters like 各 (gè, each).
  • The ancient meaning is 'to go slowly' (缓步而行).

Collocations

  • Kangxi radical 夂(夂部)
  • Radical form(夂旁)
  • Ancient meaning(古义)
  • Variant form(变体)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the 214 Kangxi radicals, numbered 34.
  • Often confused with 夊 (suī), which has a similar shape but different stroke order and meaning.

FAQ