舌

This component represents the tongue · Kangxi radical 135

This component represents the tongue, the organ used for tasting and speaking.

The character depicts a tongue protruding from an open mouth. The upper part shows the mouth opening, while the lower curved stroke represents the tongue itself.

舌 at a glance

Meaning
This component represents the tongue
Strokes
6
Characters
21
Role
Contributes meaning and sound
Kangxi radical
135

Characters with 舌 (18 of 21)

HSK 1 · 1

HSK 3 · 2

HSK 4 · 3

HSK 5 · 2

HSK 6 · 1

Beyond HSK · 9

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 舌 mean?

舌 means "This component represents the tongue". In the characters that contain it, it contributes meaning and sound.

How many Chinese characters contain 舌?

21 characters in this dictionary contain 舌, including ones at HSK 1, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6.

Is 舌 a radical?

Yes — 舌 is Kangxi radical 135, one of the 214 traditional indexing radicals used to organise Chinese dictionaries.

How many strokes does 舌 have?

舌 is written in 6 strokes.