攵 (pū) - Rap, tap & to strike lightly

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pū ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 攵

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攵 · pū

Rap, tap;

to strike lightly;

a variant form of 攴, used as a radical meaning 'to hit' or 'to strike'.

Rap, tapto strike lightlya variant form of 攴, used as a

Usage highlights

Radical formAlternative formReverse literary radicalStrike radical

Synonyms

  • 攴— variant form with same meaning

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is a radical (攵部).
  • It appears in characters related to action or striking (e.g., 教, 收).
  • The radical is sometimes called 反文旁 (fǎnwénpáng).

Collocations

  • Radical form(攵部)
  • Alternative form(攴)
  • Reverse literary radical(反文旁)
  • Strike radical(敲打部首)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a hand holding a stick, representing the action of striking or tapping.
  • Commonly appears as a semantic component in characters related to action, education, or discipline.

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