[[Radicals]] #Radicals #3-Strokes ## ⺌ (xiǎo) Kanxi Radical 42 ![[⺌ (xiǎo).svg]] **Variations of the radical:** [[小 (xiǎo)]] [[⺍ (xiǎo)]] ## Meaning The radical ⺌ (xiǎo) is called "小字旁" (Xiǎozìpáng) in Chinese, which translates to "Small's side." This radical is derived from the character "小" (xiǎo), which means "small" or "little." The radical ⺌ (xiǎo) typically appears on the top side of characters and is associated with concepts related to smallness, diminutiveness, or youthfulness. It often contributes to the meaning or pronunciation of characters in which it appears, particularly those related to size, quantity, or youth. ## Examples Here are some examples of characters that contain the radical ⺌ (xiǎo): [[尚 shàng]] - still, yet [[肖 xiào]] - resemble; be like