⾅

mortar

jiù (jiu4)

Radical no. 134 · 6 strokes (第 134 部首 · 6 画 dì 134 bùshǒu · 6 huà)

Radical ⾅ (jiù) — meaning: mortar, 6 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

This radical depicts a mortar or pestle-and-mortar vessel used for grinding and crushing grains and spices. The form shows a rounded or square body representing the mortar's interior and a handle for use.

Mnemonic: Recall the round or square bowl with a stem—a kitchen mortar for grinding spices and grains.

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

5 characters

Stroke count

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Stroke count (default)FrequencyHSK levelRandom
  • 臽xiàn

    (archaic) pit; hole in the ground

    8 strokes

  • 臾yú

    a moment

    8 strokes

  • 臿chā

    to separate the grain from the husk

    9 strokes

  • 舁yú

    to lift

    9 strokes

  • 舀yǎo

    to ladle out; to scoop up

    10 strokes

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