Chinese Radicals and Vocabulary Lecture Notes

A complete set of flashcards covering 60 essential Chinese radicals, including their meanings, phonetic pronunciations (Pinyin), and conceptual associations as defined in the lecture transcript.

Bộ Nhân | rén

Meaning: Human. Frequently appears in characters related to people, specifically males. It can stand alone or appear as a radical on the left side of a character.

Bộ Nữ | nǚ

Meaning: Woman or female. Often appears in characters related to females and carries positive connotations.

Bộ Tử | zi

Meaning: Child or young person. Commonly appears in characters related to offspring and children.

Bộ Ngôn | yán

Meaning: Speech or words. Typically found in characters related to positive or useful communication. It can stand alone or appear as a simplified radical on the left.

Bộ Khẩu | kǒu

Meaning: Mouth. Appears in characters related to the mouth or activities involving the mouth like eating or speaking.

Bộ Miên | mián

Meaning: Roof (referring to a small house). Appears in characters related to home or domestic activities. It never stands alone and is placed at the top.

Bộ Vi | wéi

Meaning: Enclosure or to surround. Related to city walls or surrounding boundaries. Unlike the mouth radical, it usually contains other components inside it.

Bộ Sơn | shān

Meaning: Mountain. Appears in characters related to mountains and geological features.

Bộ Lực | lì

Meaning: Strength or power. Found in characters related to physical exertion, force, or activities requiring effort.

Bộ Điền | tián

Meaning: Field or rice paddy. Commonly appears in characters related to farming or fields.

Bộ Thủy | shuǐ

Meaning: Water or liquid. It can stand alone or appear as the 'three drops of water' radical on the left side.

Bộ Tâm | xīn

Meaning: Heart or mind. Related to human thoughts, emotions, and feelings. It appears as an independent character at the bottom or as a 'standing heart' radical on the left.

Bộ Hỏa | huǒ

Meaning: Fire or heat. Found in characters related to fire, heat, or cooking. It can appear as a side radical or as the 'four dots of fire' at the bottom.

Bộ Thực | shí

Meaning: To eat or food. Often appears in characters related to eating, meals, or restaurants.

Bộ Kim | jīn

Meaning: Metal or gold. Related to metal objects, tools, or money.

Bộ Thủ | shǒu

Meaning: Hand. Found in characters related to manual actions or activities performed by hand.

Bộ Thảo | cǎo

Meaning: Grass or plants. Always placed at the top of a character and relates to vegetation, specifically soft-stemmed plants.

Bộ Mộc | mù

Meaning: Tree or wood. Appears in characters related to wooden objects or trees.

Bộ Quai Sước | chuò

Meaning: Walking or movement. Related to the action of walking, moving, or paths.

Bộ Ngưu | niú

Meaning: Ox or cow. Relates to cattle, physical labor, or ancient sacrificial traditions.

Bộ Y | yī

Meaning: Clothing. Found in characters related to clothes, socks, skirts, or fabric items.

Bộ Đao | dāo

Meaning: Knife. Related to cutting tools or the act of cutting; often seen in its standing form on the right side.

Bộ Nhật | rì

Meaning: Sun or day. Appears in characters related to the sun, time, or daylight.

Bộ Nguyệt | yuè

Meaning: Moon. Also represents body parts, months, or time-related concepts.

Bộ Vũ | yǔ

Meaning: Rain. Frequently appears in characters describing weather conditions like rain, snow, or fog.

Bộ Mục | mù

Meaning: Eye. Related to sight, vision, looking, or sleeping.

Bộ Thạch | shí

Meaning: Stone. Found in characters related to stones, rocks, or hardness.

Bộ Xích | chì

Meaning: Left foot step (or 'Double Human' radical). Related to movement, roads, or human actions.

Bộ Túc | zú

Meaning: Foot or leg. Related to activities performed with the feet, such as kicking or jumping.

Bộ Tẩu | zǒu

Meaning: To walk fast or run. Relates to movement and travel.

Bộ Điểu | niǎo

Meaning: Bird. Relates to birds, poultry, or avian activities.

Bộ Đại | dà

Meaning: Big or large. Found in characters representing largeness or greatness.

Bộ Dương | yáng

Meaning: Sheep or goat. Historically associated with nutrition and beauty.

Bộ Băng | bīng

Meaning: Ice or snow. Refers to low temperatures, cold weather, or a cold personality.

Bộ Kỷ | jǐ

Meaning: Small stool or table. Often relates to machinery or things one relies on for support.

Bộ Hựu | yòu

Meaning: Hand or repetition. Refers to things happening again or cycle-related activities.

Bộ Thốn | cùn

Meaning: Inch ($1/10$ of a 'Thước'). A unit of length used in characters related to measurements or distance.

Bộ Khiếm | qiàn

Meaning: Lack or deficiency. Relates to missing things, shortcomings, or losses.

Bộ Vương | wáng

Meaning: King or ruler. Relates to national affairs, prosperity, or grand things.

Bộ Phộc | pū

Meaning: To tap or strike gently. Often found in characters related to education or teaching.

Bộ Cân | jīn

Meaning: Towel or cloth. Related to fabrics, linens, or towels.

Bộ Hán | chǎng

Meaning: Cliff or mountain slope. Often associated with rooms, workshops, or physical structures on slopes.

Bộ Nghiễm | yǎn/guǎng

Meaning: Large roof or building. Represents large structures, buildings, or specific locations.

Bộ Nạch | nè

Meaning: Sickness or illness. Found in characters related to pain, disease, or medical conditions.

Bộ Xa | chē

Meaning: Vehicle or car. Related to transportation and movement.

Bộ Bối | bèi

Meaning: Shell or treasure. Historically used as currency, so it relates to value, wealth, or expensive items.

Bộ Hiệt | yè

Meaning: Head or page. Relates to parts of the head or things requiring thought.

Bộ Ngư | yú

Meaning: Fish. Relates to fish and seafood.

Bộ Trùng | chóng

Meaning: Insect or small animal. Refers to insects, reptiles, or animals that molt.

Bộ Mã | mǎ

Meaning: Horse. Relates to horses, driving, pulling power, or large sizes.

Bộ Ngọc | yù

Meaning: Jade or gemstone. Relates to precious treasures or valuable stones.

Bộ Mịch | mì

Meaning: Fine silk. Found in characters related to weaving, threads, or tying.

Bộ Trúc | zhú

Meaning: Bamboo. Found in characters related to bamboo plants or items made from bamboo, like pens.

Bộ Ấp | yì

Meaning: Land or territory. Usually refers to administrative regions or neighborhoods when placed on the right.

Bộ Phụ | fù

Meaning: Mound or mountain slope. Usually refers to hills or protection when placed on the left.

Bộ Hòa | hé

Meaning: Rice plant or grain. Relates to crops and agriculture.

Bộ Mễ | mǐ

Meaning: Rice. Specifically grain or products made from rice or flour.

Bộ Môn | mén

Meaning: Door or gate. Often acts as an outer enclosure for other characters.

Bộ Khuyển | quǎn

Meaning: Dog or hunting animal. Relates to animals like dogs and cats or hunting-related traits.

Bộ Thổ | tǔ

Meaning: Earth or soil. Found in characters related to land, territory, or physical soil.