This component represents the color white or brightness. · Kangxi radical 106

This component represents the color white or brightness.

Originally depicted the white part of an acorn or nut, with a small mark at the top representing the pointed tip. Over time it came to represent the concept of white and brightness in general.

白 at a glance

Meaning
This component represents the color white or brightness.
Strokes
5
Characters
38
Role
Usually contributes meaning
Kangxi radical
106

Characters with 白 (33 of 38)

HSK 1 · 1

HSK 2 · 1

HSK 3 · 1

HSK 5 · 4

HSK 6 · 5

Beyond HSK · 21

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 白 mean?

白 means "This component represents the color white or brightness.". In the characters that contain it, it usually contributes meaning.

How many Chinese characters contain 白?

38 characters in this dictionary contain 白, including ones at HSK 1, HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 5, HSK 6.

Is 白 a radical?

Yes — 白 is Kangxi radical 106, one of the 214 traditional indexing radicals used to organise Chinese dictionaries.

How many strokes does 白 have?

白 is written in 5 strokes.