fu2 tau4 bin1斧頭邊斧头边
Jyutpingfu2 tau4 bin1
Yalefú tàuh bīn
Definition
The Chinese character radical 阝 (Kangxi radical 170) when written on the left side of a character.
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How it's used
This term is used specifically to describe the radical appearing on the right side of a character, which looks like a small axe. It is a common way for native speakers to verbally identify character components during handwriting or when explaining how to write a word. It is distinct from 阜部, which appears on the left side and is often called 孖耳邊.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 孖耳邊 because both share the same visual shape. Remember that 斧頭邊 is always on the right side of the character, while 孖耳邊 is always on the left.
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Grammar guides
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- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
