(wǎng) - Net radical variant & used as a component in characters related to

Tone 3

wǎng | 4 strokes | radical: 罓

· wǎng

Net radical variant;

used as a component in characters related to nets, traps, or obstruction.

Net radical variantused as a component in characters related to

Usage highlights

Net radicalSimplified net componentTraditional net radicalRadical form

Synonyms

  • net (the original character)
  • net radical (simplified form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is primarily used as a radical (罓).
  • It appears in characters like 罗 (luó, to collect) and 罚 (fá, penalty).
  • The net radical often indicates concepts of entrapment or law (网部).

Collocations

  • Net radical(网部)
  • Simplified net component()
  • Traditional net radical()
  • Radical form(罓部)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from the character 网 (wǎng), meaning 'net', representing tools for catching or trapping.
  • As a radical, it often appears in characters related to law, punishment, or obstruction, reflecting the concept of being 'caught' or 'constrained'.

FAQ