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Paralysis

On’yomi
Kun’yomiしび.れる
MeaningsParalysis, Numbness
13 strokes Radical sickness
書き順 · Stroke order

How to write 痹

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13 strokes

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部首 · Radical

The radical of 痹

Radical 104 of 214
Sickness

The radical is the part a paper dictionary files a kanji under, and it usually hints at meaning. 痹 is filed under (sickness) — radical number 104 of the 214 in the Kangxi system.

Other kanji built on 疒

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About the kanji 痹

What does the kanji 痹 mean?

痹 means Paralysis, Numbness.

How do you read the kanji 痹?

痹 is read on'yomi (Chinese-derived) ひ; kun'yomi (native Japanese) しび.れる.

How many strokes does 痹 have?

痹 is written with 13 strokes. The animated diagram on this page shows the correct order.

What is the radical of 痹?

The radical of 痹 is 疒 (sickness), radical number 104 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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