ji1 zi6 bin1衣字邊衣字边
Jyutpingji1 zi6 bin1
Yaleyī jih bīn
Definition
The Chinese character radical representing clothing, appearing on the left side of a character.
neutralclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to the radical form 衤, which is the left-side variant of the character 衣. It is essential for identifying characters related to clothing, fabrics, or textiles, such as 衫, 褲, or 裙. Learners often confuse this with the 示 radical, which looks similar but has one fewer dot.
Examples
Common phrases
the clothing radical
Common mistake
Do not confuse it with the 示 radical, which is written as 礻. The clothing radical has an extra dot on the top right, which is a common point of error for beginners.
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Grammar guides
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