[[Radicals]] #Radicals #11-Strokes ## 麻 (mà) Kanxi Radical 200 ![[麻 (mà).svg]] ## Meaning The radical 麻 (má) is a Chinese character radical that represents the concept of "hemp" or "flax." It is often used as a semantic component in characters related to hemp, flax, or words associated with them. In terms of meaning, the radical 麻 (má) primarily conveys the idea of "hemp" or "flax" and is associated with various aspects of these plants and their related properties. ## Examples Examples of Chinese characters that contain the radical 麻 (má) include: [[磨 mó，mò]] - to polish; to wear