襾 (yà) - To cover & to wrap

襾Tone 4

yà ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 襾

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襾 · yà

To cover;

to wrap;

a cover;

a lid.

Also used as a radical component in Chinese characters.

To coverto wrapa cover

Usage highlights

Covering radicalCover and wrapAncient character form

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 露— to expose
  • 开— to open

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 襾 originally meant a cover (襾).
  • In modern usage, it appears as a radical in characters like 西 (west).
  • The ancient form depicted a lid covering something (襾).

Collocations

  • Covering radical(襾部)
  • Cover and wrap(覆盖包裹)
  • Ancient character form(古文字形)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally a pictograph of a lid or cover in oracle bone script.
  • Now primarily used as a radical (Kangxi radical 146) in Chinese characters.
  • The character 西 (west) evolved from this radical with additional meaning.

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