⼺

bristle

shān (shan1)

Radical no. 59 · 3 strokes (第 59 部首 · 3 画 dì 59 bùshǒu · 3 huà)

Radical ⼺ (shān) — meaning: bristle, 3 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

This radical originates from a pictograph depicting the bristles or quills of a porcupine or hedgehog. The three perpendicular strokes reflect how such bristles protrude and protect.

Mnemonic: Three strokes like three porcupine quills standing upright to protect.

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