tripod

dǐng (ding3)

Radical no. 206 · 13 strokes (206 部首 · 13 206 bùshǒu · 13 huà)

Radical ⿍ (dǐng) — meaning: tripod, 13 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

This radical originates from the ancient three-legged cooking vessel or cauldron used to boil water and food. Its form depicts the three sturdy legs supporting a container at the top.

Mnemonic: Remember the tripod (⿍) as three legs firmly holding up a cooking pot or cauldron.

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