Chinese Radicals and Their English Root Equivalents
A reference list of 20 common Chinese radicals paired with English roots of similar meaning, from hydro- to manu-, with example characters and pinyin.
Topic: Radicals
Chinese Radicals Work Like English Word Roots
Chinese radicals work a lot like English word roots such as aqua- and manu-. See how components help you guess meanings, and where the analogy breaks down.
Confusing Chinese Radicals: Parts That Look the Same
Learn the confusing Chinese radicals that look alike but mean different things: flesh vs moon, left vs right 阝, 礻 vs 衤, and fire dots. Tips included.