⽁

rap

pū (pu1)

Radical no. 66 · 4 strokes (第 66 部首 · 4 画 dì 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)

3 characters

Stroke count

All strokes1-3 strokes4-6 strokes7-10 strokes11+ strokes

Sort

Stroke count (default)FrequencyHSK levelRandom
  • 攴pū

    to tap

    4 strokes

  • 攵pū

    variant of 攴[pu1]

    4 strokes

  • 收shōu

    to receive

    HSK 2

    6 strokes

Related radicals (相关部首 xiāngguān bùshǒu)

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