⾱

tanned leather

wéi (wei2)

Radical no. 178 · 9 strokes (第 178 部首 · 9 画 dì 178 bùshǒu · 9 huà)

Radical ⾱ (wéi) — meaning: tanned leather, 9 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

This radical originates from a pictograph representing animal hide that has been processed and tanned. The early form in oracle-bone script depicts strands or wrapping, symbolizing the crafting process of leather.

Mnemonic: Remember tanned leather by its layered strokes stacked like rolled and processed hides.

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