耂 (lǎo) - A variant form of the radical 老 (lǎo),
耂 · lǎo
A variant form of the radical 老 (lǎo), meaning 'old' or 'elderly'.
It is primarily used as a component in other characters.
A variant form of the radical 老 (lǎo),
Usage highlights
Radical form of 老Component in 考Component in 者Component in 耆Component in 耄Component in 耋
Synonyms
- 老— old; elderly (the full character)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- This radical form appears in characters like 考 (kǎo, examine) and 者 (zhě, person).
- The component 耂 is derived from 老 (old).
- Characters with 耂 often relate to age or experience.
Collocations
- old(Radical form of 老)
- examine(Component in 考)
- person(Component in 者)
- elderly(Component in 耆)
- very old(Component in 耄)
- octogenarian(Component in 耋)
Cultural background
FAQ- Derived from the character 老 (lǎo), which represents an elderly person with long hair and a cane.
- As a radical component, it often imparts meanings related to age, experience, or longevity.