When the formation data identifies 竹 / ⺮ as semantic, the relevant character record states that role.
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竹
Radical 118 of 214 · 6 strokes
Bamboo
zhú · forms 竹 / ⺮
Unicode uses 竹 as a Kangxi radical category. Its reference meaning is bamboo; flute; Kangxi radical 118. The relationship to an individual character may be semantic, historical, or primarily classificatory.
40 course characters125 character–word links
Semantic–phonetic characters identify the component associated with historical pronunciation.
The primary dictionary radical is shown independently of any claim about modern meaning.
Character index
40 course characters
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笔bǐpen, pencil, writing brush; to compose, to write; Hanzi strokeDetails+
semantic formation
Formation: Simplified form of 筆. Depicts a utensil for writing (聿) made from bamboo (⺮).
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 毛Simplified formfur; hair; feather
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 毛
HSK words with 笔2 words in this course
笑xiàoto smile, to laugh; to giggle; to snickerDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 夭 represents the sound. The connection between 竹 (bamboo) and 笑 (laugh) is unclear.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 夭Phonetic componentdie prematurely; tender; gentle
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 夭
HSK words with 笑6 words in this course
第dìsequence, number; grade, degree; particle prefacing an ordinalDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 弟 represents the sound.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 弟Phonetic componentyounger brother
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 弟
HSK words with 第1 word in this course
筆bǐpen, pencil, writing brush; to compose, to write; Hanzi strokeDetails+
semantic formation
Formation: Depicts a utensil for writing (聿) made from bamboo (⺮).
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 聿Semantic componentwriting utensil
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 聿
HSK words with 筆2 words in this course
等děngrank, grade; same, equal; to waitDetails+
semantic formation
Formation: Higher-class people in ancient China who worked in temples (寺) wrote on bamboo (⺮) strips.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 寺Semantic componenttemple
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 寺
HSK words with 等7 words in this course
篮lánbasket; goalDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 监 represents the sound. Simplified form of 籃.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 监Phonetic componentsupervise; inspect
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 监
HSK words with 篮1 word in this course
籃lánbasket; goalDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 監 represents the sound.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 監Phonetic componentsupervise; inspect
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 監
HSK words with 籃1 word in this course
答dáanswer, reply; to return; to assent toDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 合 represents the sound. The significance of the ⺮ (bamboo) component is unclear.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 合Phonetic componenttogether; join
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 合
HSK words with 答6 words in this course
简jiǎnsimple, succinct, terse; a letterDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Simplified form of 簡. Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 間 represents the sound. The character is based on the original meaning "bamboo strips for writing", which is unrelated to the modern meaning.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 间Phonetic componentbetween; space; gap
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 间
HSK words with 简8 words in this course
節jiéfestival; knot, joint; segment; to economize, to saveDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 即 represents the sound.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 即Phonetic componentnamely; be the same as; prompt
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 即
HSK words with 節16 words in this course
筷kuàichopsticksDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 快 represents the sound.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 快Phonetic componentfast; happy
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 快
HSK words with 筷1 word in this course
算suànto calculate, to count; to figure, to planDetails+
semantic formation
Formation: Depicts an abacus, a tool (具) made from bamboo (⺮) for performing calculations.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 具Semantic componenttool; device; equipment
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 具
HSK words with 算9 words in this course
箱xiāngbox, case; chest, trunkDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 相 represents the sound.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 相Phonetic componenteach other
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 相
HSK words with 箱2 words in this course
簡jiǎnsimple, succinct, terse; a letterDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 間 represents the sound. The character is based on the original meaning "bamboo strips for writing", which is unrelated to the modern meaning.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 間Phonetic componentbetween; space; gap
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 間
HSK words with 簡8 words in this course
笨bènstupid, foolish, dull, awkwardDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 本 represents the sound.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 本Phonetic componentroot; foundation
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 本
HSK words with 笨2 words in this course
符fúamulet, charm; mark, tag; to correspond toDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 付 represents the sound.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 付Phonetic componentpay; hand over
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 付
HSK words with 符2 words in this course
签qiānto sign, to endorse; a note, a slip of paperDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 佥 represents the sound. Simplified form of 簽.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 佥Phonetic componentall
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 佥
HSK words with 签3 words in this course
管guǎntube, pipe, duct; to manage, to controlDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 官 represents the sound. Originally a musical instrument made of bamboo. The meaning "to manage" is a phonetic loan.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 官Phonetic componentgovernmental; official
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 官
HSK words with 管7 words in this course
篇piānchapter, section; article, essayDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: A bamboo ⺮ tablet 扁; 扁 also provides the pronunciation
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 扁
HSK words with 篇1 word in this course
簽qiānto sign, to endorse; a note, a slip of paperDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 僉 represents the sound.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 僉Phonetic componentall
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 僉
HSK words with 簽3 words in this course
籍jíregister, record, list, censusDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: ⺮ contributes the broad semantic category “bamboo”; 耤 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 耤
HSK words with 籍3 words in this course
竹zhúbamboo; fluteDetails+
formation note
Formation: Pictograph of bamboo stalks.
Formation source · Dong Chinese Lexicon- Category radical
- 竹 bamboo
- Visual structure
- Not available
HSK words with 竹2 words in this course
筑zhùbuilding; a five-string luteDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: A strong 巩 bamboo ⺮ building; ⺮ also provides the pronunciation
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 巩
HSK words with 筑1 word in this course
範fànpattern, model, example; surnameDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 車 represents the meaning and 笵 represents the sound.
- 車Semantic componentchariot; car; vehicle
- 笵Phonetic componentbamboo mold
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 車 + 㔾
HSK words with 範6 words in this course
築zhùbuilding; a five-string luteDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: A building 巩 of bamboo ⺮ and wood 木; ⺮also provides the pronunciation
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 巩 + 木
HSK words with 築1 word in this course
簾liánthe flag-sign of a tavernDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: An upright 廉 bamboo ⺮ sign
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 廉
HSK words with 簾1 word in this course
笼lóngbasket; cage; bamboo basket used to serve dimsumDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 龙 represents the sound. Simplified form of 籠.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 龙Phonetic componentdragon
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 龙
HSK words with 笼2 words in this course
策cèto urge, to whip; method, plan, policyDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 朿 represents the sound. Simplified form of 筞.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 朿Phonetic componentstab
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 朿
HSK words with 策6 words in this course
筋jīnmuscles; tendonsDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: Bamboo-like ⺮ tendons in the chest 肋
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 肋
HSK words with 筋1 word in this course
筐kuāngbamboo basket or chestDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: ⺮ contributes the broad semantic category “bamboo”; 匡 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 匡
HSK words with 筐1 word in this course
筛shāiscreen, sieve; to filter, to siftDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 师 represents the sound. Simplified form of 篩.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 师Phonetic componentteacher; master; expert
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 师
HSK words with 筛1 word in this course
筒tǒngtube, pipe, cylinder; a thick piece of bambooDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 同 represents the sound. Originally written as 同.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 同Phonetic componentsame; together
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 同
HSK words with 筒1 word in this course
筹chóuchip, tally, token; to plan; to raise moneyDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 寿 represents the sound. Simplified form of 籌.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 寿Phonetic componentlong life; old age
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 寿
HSK words with 筹2 words in this course
箭jiànarrow; a type of bambooDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 前 represents the sound.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 前Phonetic componentforward; before
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 前
HSK words with 箭1 word in this course
篩shāiscreen, sieve; to filter, to siftDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 師 represents the sound.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 師Phonetic componentteacher; master; expert
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 師
HSK words with 篩1 word in this course
篷péngawning, covering; sail, tarp; boatDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: ⺮ contributes the broad semantic category “bamboo”; 逢 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 逢
HSK words with 篷1 word in this course
簸bǒdustpan; to winnow, to tossDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Semantic–phonetic formation: ⺮ contributes the broad semantic category “bamboo”; 皮 contributes the historical pronunciation.
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 其 + 皮
HSK words with 簸1 word in this course
籌chóuchip, tally, token; to plan; to raise moneyDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 壽 represents the sound.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 壽Phonetic componentlong life; old age
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 壽
HSK words with 籌2 words in this course
籠lóngbasket; cage; bamboo basket used to serve dimsumDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 龍 represents the sound.
- ⺮Semantic componentbamboo
- 龍Phonetic componentdragon
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 龍
HSK words with 籠2 words in this course
籲yùto appeal, to request; to beg, to imploreDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: To beg 龥 by playing a bamboo flute 录; 龥 also provides the pronunciation
- Category radical
- ⺮ bamboo
- Visual structure
- ⺮ + 龥
HSK words with 籲1 word in this course
Classification: Unicode 17.0 kRSUnicode. Structure: Make Me a Hanzi. Formation: Dong Chinese Lexicon where available, with a documented Make Me a Hanzi fallback. Method and licenses.