纟
marks words about silk · Kangxi radical 120 · variant of 糸
marks words about silk, thread, rope and the actions of tying, weaving and binding
The full form 糸 pictures a small bundle of silk filaments twisted into a single strand, with the loops of the twisted thread on top and the loose fibre ends fanning out below. In the simplified side form 纟the upper loops are reduced to two short strokes that fold back on each other, and the spread of fibres is gathered into one rising stroke at the bottom. Seeing it on the left of a character is a reliable sign the word involves thread or cord: 绳 a rope, 绸 silk cloth, 绿 a dyed colour, and 继 and 续 the joining on of one length to the next.
纟 at a glance
- Meaning
- marks words about silk
- Strokes
- 3
- Characters
- 144
- Role
- Contributes meaning
- Kangxi radical
- 120
- Variant of
- 糸
Characters with 纟 (119 of 144)
HSK 4 · 7
HSK 5 · 13
HSK 6 · 17
Beyond HSK · 74
Frequently asked questions
What does the component 纟 mean?
纟 means "marks words about silk". In the characters that contain it, it contributes meaning.
How many Chinese characters contain 纟?
144 characters in this dictionary contain 纟, including ones at HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6.
Is 纟 a radical?
Yes — 纟 is Kangxi radical 120, one of the 214 traditional indexing radicals used to organise Chinese dictionaries.
How many strokes does 纟 have?
纟 is written in 3 strokes.