⾲

leek

jiǔ (jiu3)

Radical no. 179 · 9 strokes (第 179 部首 · 9 画 dì 179 bùshǒu · 9 huà)

Radical ⾲ (jiǔ) — meaning: leek, 9 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

This radical originated from a pictograph of the leek plant in oracle-bone and seal script. The strokes depict the stem and leaves sprouting from the base of the plant.

Mnemonic: A leek is a layered herb plant whose stacked leaves resemble the shape of this character.

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