gwing1冂

Jyutpinggwing1

Yalegwīng

Definition

Radical in Chinese characters, Kangxi radical 13, historically meaning wide or an open space.

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How it's used

This character is almost exclusively discussed in the context of Chinese orthography and dictionary lookup. It is rarely used as a standalone word in spoken Cantonese, except when specifically teaching or discussing character components. When referring to it, speakers often describe its shape as a box or an inverted U to clarify which radical is being discussed.

Examples

jung6用zi6字jap6入min6面go2嗰go3個bou6部sau2首hai6係gwing1冂。

The radical inside the character 用 is 冂.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知gwing1冂ni1呢go3個bou6部sau2首dim2點duk6讀aa4呀？

Do you know how to pronounce the radical 冂?

Common phrases

gwing1冂bou6部

the 冂 radical section

Common mistake

Learners often confuse 冂 with the enclosure radical 口 or the character 同, as the visual distinction can be subtle depending on the font. It is important to note that 冂 is a specific Kangxi radical and does not function as a verb or noun in everyday speech.