Represents divination or fortune-telling · Kangxi radical

Represents divination or fortune-telling, often used in characters related to prediction and spiritual practices.

Originally depicted a crack in a turtle shell or ox bone used for ancient Chinese divination rituals. The simple vertical line with a small mark represents the crack pattern that ancient diviners would interpret to predict the future.

⺊ at a glance

Meaning
Represents divination or fortune-telling
Strokes
2
Characters
11
Role
Contributes meaning

Characters with ⺊ (10 of 11)

HSK 1 · 1

HSK 5 · 1

HSK 6 · 1

Beyond HSK · 7

Frequently asked questions

What does the component ⺊ mean?

⺊ means "Represents divination or fortune-telling". In the characters that contain it, it contributes meaning.

How many Chinese characters contain ⺊?

11 characters in this dictionary contain ⺊, including ones at HSK 1, HSK 5, HSK 6.

How many strokes does ⺊ have?

⺊ is written in 2 strokes.