A vertical hook or curved stroke pointing upward · Kangxi radical 6

A vertical hook or curved stroke pointing upward, representing a hook-like shape.

Originally depicted a fishing hook or curved implement. The shape resembles a vertical line with a small hook at the bottom, curving upward to catch or hold something.

亅 at a glance

Meaning
A vertical hook or curved stroke pointing upward
Strokes
1
Characters
11
Role
Contributes meaning
Kangxi radical
6

Characters with 亅 (9 of 11)

HSK 1 · 3

HSK 2 · 1

HSK 3 · 1

HSK 4 · 1

Beyond HSK · 3

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 亅 mean?

亅 means "A vertical hook or curved stroke pointing upward". In the characters that contain it, it contributes meaning.

How many Chinese characters contain 亅?

11 characters in this dictionary contain 亅, including ones at HSK 1, HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 4.

Is 亅 a radical?

Yes — 亅 is Kangxi radical 6, one of the 214 traditional indexing radicals used to organise Chinese dictionaries.

How many strokes does 亅 have?

亅 is written in 1 stroke.