⾉

stopping

gèn (gen4)

Radical no. 138 · 6 strokes (第 138 部首 · 6 画 dì 138 bùshǒu · 6 huà)

Radical ⾉ (gèn) — meaning: stopping, 6 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

This radical derives from a pictograph of a plant with roots or a vertical object with a firm base, expressing the meaning of stopping, obstruction, or resistance.

Mnemonic: Picture a plant branch standing firm to remember stopping or blocking.

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