⾪

slave

lì (li4)

Radical no. 171 · 8 strokes (第 171 部首 · 8 画 dì 171 bùshǒu · 8 huà)

Radical ⾪ (lì) — meaning: slave, 8 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

This radical depicts a kneeling or bowing human figure, representing the posture and condition of a slave or servant. It evolved from seal-script depictions of subordinate or dependent persons in ancient society.

Mnemonic: Picture a kneeling figure—the posture of subjugation—to remember the meaning "slave."

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