⼴

shelter

yǎn (yan3)

Radical no. 53 · 3 strokes (第 53 部首 · 3 画 dì 53 bùshǒu · 3 huà)

Radical ⼴ (yǎn) — meaning: shelter, 3 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

This radical derives from the pictographic depiction of a roof or shelter extending overhead, shown as a sweeping curved line. In ancient pictographs, it represents the concept of coverage, protection, or a sheltered space.

Mnemonic: Remember that the broad curved stroke resembles a wide roof sheltering the space below.

Characters with this radical (含此部首的字 hán cǐ bùshǒu de zì)

1 characters

Stroke count

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

Sort

Stroke count (default)FrequencyHSK levelRandom
  • 广guǎng

    wide

    HSK 5

    3 strokes

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