⿏

rat

shǔ (shu3)

Radical no. 208 · 13 strokes (第 208 部首 · 13 画 dì 208 bùshǒu · 13 huà)

Radical ⿏ (shǔ) — meaning: rat, 13 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

A pictograph depicting a rat with ears, eyes, nose, and strokes suggesting back fur. Through oracle-bone and seal script phases, this form was progressively simplified yet retained the distinctive rodent shape.

Mnemonic: A tiny rat with pointy ears and beady eyes—quick and clever.

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