yellow

huáng (huang2)

Radical no. 201 · 12 strokes (201 部首 · 12 201 bùshǒu · 12 huà)

Radical ⿈ (huáng) — meaning: yellow, 12 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

This radical originates from a pictograph in oracle-bone script depicting the ornament or shape of a yellow plant or grass, later extended to mean the color yellow in general.

Mnemonic: Remember the "yellow" radical by picturing a golden plant or grass, with curved strokes like feathery reeds or natural yellow flowers.

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