⿒

tooth

chǐ (chi3)

Radical no. 211 · 15 strokes (第 211 部首 · 15 画 dì 211 bùshǒu · 15 huà)

Radical ⿒ (chǐ) — meaning: tooth, 15 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

This radical originates from an ideographic depiction of a row of teeth in oracle-bone and seal script. It represents the structure of the jaw and teeth.

Mnemonic: Picture a neat row of teeth arranged from left to right inside your mouth.

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