When the formation data identifies 巾 as semantic, the relevant character record states that role.
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Semantic role Phonetic role Radical classification
巾
Radical 50 of 214 · 3 strokes
Turban
jīn
Unicode uses 巾 as a Kangxi radical category. Its reference meaning is kerchief; towel; turban; Kangxi radical 50. The relationship to an individual character may be semantic, historical, or primarily classificatory.
28 course characters83 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
28 course characters
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Showing 28 characters.
师shīteacher, professional, masterDetails+
simplified form
Formation: Simplified form of 師. Origin unclear.
- 刂Simplified formknife
- 帀Role unclearcircle; surround; everywhere
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 刂 + 帀
HSK words with 师5 words in this course
師shīteacher, professional, masterDetails+
formation note
Formation: Origin unclear.
- 𠂤Role unclearheap; pile; buttocks
- 帀Role unclearcircle; surround; everywhere
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 丿 + 㠯 + 帀
HSK words with 師5 words in this course
希xīrare; to hope for, to strive for; to expectDetails+
pictographic formation
Formation: Composed of 爻 (intertwined cross shape) and 巾 (cloth). Conveys a rare type of stitched cloth, corresponding to the original meaning "sparse; rare". The meaning later shifted to "hope".
- 爻Pictographic componentintertwined cross shape; diagram for divination
- 巾Semantic componentcloth; towel
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 乂 + 布
HSK words with 希1 word in this course
帮bāngto help, to assist; to support, to defend; party; gangDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 巾 represents the meaning and 邦 represents the sound. Simplified form of 幫. The character is based on the original meaning "upper part of a shoe", which is unrelated to the modern meaning.
- 巾Semantic componentcloth; towel
- 邦Phonetic componentnation; state
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 邦 + 巾
HSK words with 帮2 words in this course
常chángcommon, general, normal; always, frequently, regularlyDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 巾 represents the meaning and 尚 represents the sound. Based on the original meaning, "lower garment", now written as 裳. The current meaning is a phonetic loan.
- 巾Semantic componentcloth; towel
- 尚Phonetic componentvalue; esteem
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 尚 + 巾
HSK words with 常14 words in this course
幫bāngto help, to assist; to support, to defend; party; gangDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 帛 represents the meaning and 封 represents the sound. The character is based on the original meaning "upper part of a shoe", which is unrelated to the modern meaning.
- 帛Semantic componentsilk
- 封Phonetic componentseal; close
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 封 + 帛
HSK words with 幫2 words in this course
市shìcity, town; market, fair; to tradeDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 兮 represents the meaning and 之 represents the sound. Alludes to the noist bustle (兮) of a city.
- 兮Semantic component(bustling); [exclamatory particle]
- 之Phonetic component[particle]; (foot)
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 亠 + 巾
HSK words with 市3 words in this course
带dàibelt, strap; band, ribbon; area, zone; to carry, to raise, to wearDetails+
formation note
Formation: Simplified form of 帶. Pictograph of a belt clasp.
Formation source · Dong Chinese Lexicon- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 卅 + 冖 + 巾
HSK words with 带6 words in this course
帶dàibelt, strap; band, ribbon; area, zone; to carry, to raise, to wearDetails+
formation note
Formation: Pictograph of a belt clasp.
Formation source · Dong Chinese Lexicon- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 卌 + 冖 + 巾
HSK words with 帶6 words in this course
帽màohat, capDetails+
semantic formation
Formation: The formation source identifies the component roles shown below; unresolved roles are labeled accordingly.
- 巾Semantic componentcloth; towel
- 冒Semantic componenthat
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 巾 + 冒
HSK words with 帽1 word in this course
巾jīncloth, curtain, handkerchief, towelDetails+
formation note
Formation: Pictograph of a cloth hanging downwards.
Formation source · Dong Chinese Lexicon- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 冂 + 丨
HSK words with 巾2 words in this course
帅shuàicommander; commander-in-chief; handsome, smartDetails+
simplified form
Formation: Simplified form of 帥. Originally a pictograph of two hands pulling a rod, based on the original meaning "lead; command". The meaning later shifted to "handsome". The purpose of the 巾 (cloth) is unclear. It possibly represents a special cloth worn by commanders.
- 刂Simplified formknife
- 巾Role unclearcloth; towel
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 刂 + 巾
HSK words with 帅1 word in this course
帥shuàicommander; commander-in-chief; handsome, smartDetails+
pictographic formation
Formation: Originally a pictograph of two hands pulling a rod, based on the original meaning "lead; command". The meaning later shifted to "handsome". The purpose of the 巾 (cloth) is unclear. It possibly represents a special cloth worn by commanders.
- ◎Pictographic componentcharacterless component
- 巾Role unclearcloth; towel
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 丿 + 㠯 + 巾
HSK words with 帥1 word in this course
币bìcurrency, coins, legal tenderDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Simplified form of 幣. Phonosemantic compound. 巾 represents the meaning and 敝 represents the sound.
- 巾Semantic componentcloth; towel
- 敝Phonetic componentruined; shabby
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 丿 + 巾
HSK words with 币2 words in this course
布bùcotton, linen, textiles; to announce, to declare; to spreadDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 巾 represents the meaning and 父 represents the sound. In the modern form it is not obvious that the top component is 父.
- 巾Semantic componentcloth; towel
- 父Phonetic componentfather
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 巾
HSK words with 布12 words in this course
帘liánthe flag-sign of a tavernDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: A curtain 巾 at the entrance to a cave 穴
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 穴 + 巾
HSK words with 帘1 word in this course
席xíseat, place; mat; banquet; to take a seatDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 巾 represents the meaning and 庶 represents the sound.
- 巾Semantic componentcloth; towel
- 庶Phonetic componentnumerous; common people
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 广 + 廿 + 巾
HSK words with 席3 words in this course
幅fúpiece, roll, strip; breadth, width; measure word for textilesDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: A roll 畐 of cloth 巾; 畐 also provides the pronunciation
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 巾 + 畐
HSK words with 幅2 words in this course
幕mùcurtain, screen, tent; measure word for plays and showsDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 巾 represents the meaning and 莫 represents the sound. Simplified form of 幙.
- 巾Semantic componentcloth; towel
- 莫Phonetic componentnone; do not
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 莫 + 巾
HSK words with 幕4 words in this course
幣bìcurrency, coins, legal tenderDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 巾 represents the meaning and 敝 represents the sound.
- 巾Semantic componentcloth; towel
- 敝Phonetic componentruined; shabby
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 敝 + 巾
HSK words with 幣2 words in this course
帆fānboat; to sailDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 巾 represents the meaning and 凡 represents the sound. Simplified form of 㠶.
- 巾Semantic componentcloth; towel
- 凡Phonetic component(plate); ordinary; commonplace
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 巾 + 凡
HSK words with 帆1 word in this course
帐zhàngtent, screen, mosquito net; debt, credit, accountDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 巾 represents the meaning and 长 represents the sound. Simplified form of 帳.
- 巾Semantic componentcloth; towel
- 长Phonetic componentlong; grow; elder
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 巾 + 长
HSK words with 帐1 word in this course
帖tiēcard, invite, notice; to fit snuglyDetails+
compound formation
Compound formation: Writing on a cloth 巾
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 巾 + 占
HSK words with 帖1 word in this course
帜zhìflag, pennant, sign; to fastenDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 巾 represents the meaning and 只 represents the sound. Simplified form of 幟.
- 巾Semantic componentcloth; towel
- 只Phonetic componentonly; but; (simp.) [measure word]
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 巾 + 只
HSK words with 帜1 word in this course
帝dìsupreme ruler, emperor; godDetails+
formation note
Formation: Pictograph of firewood arranged together for the purpose of an imperial ancestral sacrifice.
Formation source · Dong Chinese Lexicon- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 立 + 巾
HSK words with 帝1 word in this course
帳zhàngtent, screen, mosquito net; debt, credit, accountDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 巾 represents the meaning and 長 represents the sound.
- 巾Semantic componentcloth; towel
- 長Phonetic componentlong; grow; elder
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 巾 + 長
HSK words with 帳1 word in this course
幢chuángcarriage curtain; sun screen; tent; measure word for buildingsDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 巾 represents the meaning and 童 represents the sound.
- 巾Semantic componentcloth; towel
- 童Phonetic componentchild
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 巾 + 童
HSK words with 幢1 word in this course
幟zhìflag, pennant, sign; to fastenDetails+
semantic–phonetic
Formation: Phonosemantic compound. 巾 represents the meaning and 戠 represents the sound.
- 巾Semantic componentcloth; towel
- 戠Phonetic componentsword; gather
- Category radical
- 巾 turban
- Visual structure
- 巾 + 戠
HSK words with 幟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.