⾊

color

sè (se4)

Radical no. 139 · 6 strokes (第 139 部首 · 6 画 dì 139 bùshǒu · 6 huà)

Radical ⾊ (sè) — meaning: color, 6 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

This radical originates from a pictograph representing the human eye with an added stroke below, conveying the observation of color and beauty. It relates to the concept of sight and aesthetic perception.

Mnemonic: The eye perceives beautiful color — that is the essence of the color radical.

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