cou2 faa1 tau2草花頭草花头
Jyutpingcou2 faa1 tau2
Yalechóu fā táu
Definition
The Kangxi radical 140 in Chinese writing, representing grass and visibly similar to two horizontal crosses.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the radical form 艹, which appears at the top of many characters related to plants or vegetation. When discussing Chinese characters, it is common to describe components by their visual shape rather than their formal names. Using this term makes it much easier to explain how to write or look up a character in a dictionary.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the full character 草, which is a noun meaning grass. Always ensure you specify that it is the radical component when talking about character structure.
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