hemp

(ma2)

Radical no. 200 · 11 strokes (200 部首 · 11 200 bùshǒu · 11 huà)

Radical ⿇ (má) — meaning: hemp, 11 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

This radical originates from a pictograph depicting the hemp or cannabis plant with its characteristic splayed upper leaves and branches radiating from a central stem. This visual representation has been preserved throughout the historical development of Chinese script.

Mnemonic: Remember this radical as a hemp plant with broad leaves splayed horizontally outward from a central stem.

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

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