[[Radicals]] #Radicals #2-Strokes ## 冖 (mì) Kanxi Radical 14 ![[冖 (mì).svg]] ## Meaning The radical 冖 (mì) is known as the "cover" or "roof" radical. It appears at the top of many Chinese characters and typically suggests the idea of covering, sheltering, or something related to a roof. However, like many radicals, its presence can sometimes be more related to the phonetic aspect of the character rather than its meaning. ## Examples Some characters that contain the radical 冖 (mì) include: [[亭 tíng]] - kiosk, pavilion [[亮 liàng]] - brightness, clarity [[农 nóng]] - agriculture [[受 shòu]] - to receive, to accept