How to Write 凵
The character 凵 (qiǎn) is written with 2 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 凵 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
凵 is pronounced qiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Receptacle radical.
Common Words with 凵
凵部
qiǎn bù
The 'receptacle' radical (Radical 17)
凵口
qiǎn kǒu
The opening of the 'receptacle' radical
凵形
qiǎn xíng
U-shaped
Example Sentences
凵部是汉字部首。
qiǎn bù shì hàn zì bù shǒu
The 'receptacle' radical is a Chinese character radical.
凵口朝向上面。
qiǎn kǒu cháo xiàng shàng miàn
The opening of the radical faces upward.
这是一个凵形容器。
zhè shì yí gè qiǎn xíng róng qì
This is a U-shaped container.
Similar Characters
凶
xiōng
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