gwong2 zi6 tau4廣字頭广字头
Jyutpinggwong2 zi6 tau4
Yalegwóng jih tàuh
Definition
The Kangxi radical 53 "广" or the Hong Kong Triad committee known as "One Party".
- the Kangxi radical 53 "广"
- slanga committee within a Hong Kong Triad
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the Kangxi radical 53, which looks like a shelter or a cliff. It is commonly used in schools when teaching children how to decompose complex characters into smaller, recognizable components. The term is purely descriptive for orthography and has no connection to the triad organization in everyday linguistic discussions.
Measure word
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Related words
Common phrases
the radical 53
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 廠字頭, which includes an extra dot at the top. Learners often overlook that small stroke, leading to incorrect character recognition.
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Grammar guides
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