cyun1 sam1 bin1穿心邊穿心边
Jyutpingcyun1 sam1 bin1
Yalechyūn sām bīn
Definition
The 'heart' radical when written as the vertical three-stroke component (忄) on the left of a Chinese character.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the three-stroke radical variant of 心 when it appears on the left side of a character. It is almost exclusively used in pedagogical contexts or when discussing character structure with others. Native speakers rarely use this technical name in casual conversation, preferring to describe the shape or identify the character directly.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the full character 心. Remember that 穿心邊 is a component that only exists as part of a larger character, whereas 心 is a standalone word.
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