rap

(pu1)

Radical no. 66 · 4 strokes (66 部首 · 4 66 bùshǒu · 4 huà)

Radical ⽁ (pū) — meaning: rap, 4 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

This radical originated as a pictograph in oracle-bone script, depicting a stick or implement used for striking. It represents the action of light tapping or gentle physical impact.

Mnemonic: This compact striking-tool shape reminds you of light, gentle rapping or tapping.

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

49 characters
  • to die

    17 strokes

Related radicals (相关部首 xiāngguān bùshǒu)

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