seoi1夊
Jyutpingseoi1
Yalesēui
Definition
The "walk slowly" component in Chinese characters.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively discussed as a radical component in Chinese characters rather than as a standalone word in modern Cantonese. It is visually distinct from 夂, which is often called the "winter" radical, though they are frequently confused in dictionary lookups. Learners should focus on its role in shaping the meaning of characters like 處 or 夏.
Examples
The radical 夊 represents walking slowly.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 夊 with 夂 because they look nearly identical in many fonts. Remember that 夊 has a longer, more sweeping stroke at the bottom, whereas 夂 is more compact.
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Grammar guides
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