⽄

axe

jīn (jin1)

Radical no. 69 · 4 strokes (第 69 部首 · 4 画 dì 69 bùshǒu · 4 huà)

Radical ⽄ (jīn) — meaning: axe, 4 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

This radical depicts an axe with a horizontal blade and handle, originating from ancient oracle-bone and seal script. It represents an essential tool for labor and warfare.

Mnemonic: Picture an axe with a horizontal blade and vertical handle—instantly recognizable as an ancient wood-cutting tool.

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

5 characters

Stroke count

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

Sort

Stroke count (default)FrequencyHSK levelRandom
  • 断duàn

    to break

    HSK 3

    11 strokes

  • 斩zhǎn

    to behead (as form of capital punishment)

    HSK 7

    11 strokes

  • 斯sī

    (phonetic)

    12 strokes

  • 斮zhuó

    cut off

    12 strokes

  • 新xīn

    new

    HSK 1

    13 strokes

Related radicals (相关部首 xiāngguān bùshǒu)

Same stroke count or numerically adjacent in the 214-radical set.