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琱

Engrave

On’yomiちょう・ちゅう
MeaningsEngrave, Inlay, Carve, Exhaust
12 strokes Radical 玉 jade
書き順 · Stroke order

How to write 琱

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琱
12 strokes

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部首 · Radical

The radical of 琱

玉 Radical 96 of 214
Jade

The radical is the part a paper dictionary files a kanji under, and it usually hints at meaning. 琱 is filed under 玉 (jade) — radical number 96 of the 214 in the Kangxi system.

Other kanji built on 玉

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About the kanji 琱

What does the kanji 琱 mean?

琱 means Engrave, Inlay, Carve, Exhaust.

How do you read the kanji 琱?

琱 is read on'yomi (Chinese-derived) ちょう、ちゅう.

How many strokes does 琱 have?

琱 is written with 12 strokes. The animated diagram on this page shows the correct order.

What is the radical of 琱?

The radical of 琱 is 玉 (jade), radical number 96 of the 214 Kangxi radicals. The radical is the component a dictionary files the character under, and it usually points at the character's meaning.

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