to catch · Kangxi radical 56

to catch, to arrest; to shoot with a bow

Picture of an arrow shot from a bow

弋 at a glance

Meaning
to catch
Strokes
3
Characters
9
Role
Contributes meaning and sound
Kangxi radical
56

Characters with 弋 (7 of 9)

HSK 4 · 2

HSK 5 · 1

Beyond HSK · 4

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 弋 mean?

弋 means "to catch". In the characters that contain it, it contributes meaning and sound.

How many Chinese characters contain 弋?

9 characters in this dictionary contain 弋, including ones at HSK 4, HSK 5.

Is 弋 a radical?

Yes — 弋 is Kangxi radical 56, one of the 214 traditional indexing radicals used to organise Chinese dictionaries.

How many strokes does 弋 have?

弋 is written in 3 strokes.