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Definition
The radical representing a heart (心) when written on the left side of a Chinese character.
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How it's used
Commonly referred to as 豎心旁 in educational contexts, this radical is exclusively used on the left side of characters to denote meanings related to emotions or mental states. It serves as a shorthand for 心, effectively compressing the full character to fit neatly alongside other components. Recognizing this radical is essential for deciphering the semantic category of many complex Chinese characters.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly call it 心字底, which refers to the heart radical when it appears at the bottom of a character, such as in 思 or 念. Always distinguish between the vertical 豎心旁 and the horizontal 心字底 to avoid confusion.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- 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.
