⾇

oppose

chuǎn (chuan3)

Radical no. 136 · 6 strokes (第 136 部首 · 6 画 dì 136 bùshǒu · 6 huà)

Radical ⾇ (chuǎn) — meaning: oppose, 6 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

This radical originates from a pictograph depicting two persons facing each other, expressing the meaning of "opposing" or "conflicting." The form symbolizes confrontation or resistance between two parties.

Mnemonic: Two figures standing face-to-face, as if about to oppose or argue with each other.

Characters with this radical (含此部首的字 hán cǐ bùshǒu de zì)

4 characters

Stroke count

All strokes1-3 strokes4-6 strokes7-10 strokes11+ strokes

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Stroke count (default)FrequencyHSK levelRandom
  • 舛chuǎn

    mistaken

    6 strokes

  • 舜Shùn

    Shun (c. 23rd century BC), mythical sage and leader

    12 strokes

  • 舝xiá

    variant of 轄|辖[xia2]

    13 strokes

  • 舞wǔ

    to dance

    HSK 5

    14 strokes

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