[[Radicals|Radicals]] #Radicals #3-Strokes ## 夂 (zhǐ) Kanxi Radical 34 ![[夂 (zhǐ).svg]] ## Meaning The radical 夂 (zhǐ) is a Chinese character component and radical that typically signifies action related to "going" or "arriving." The shape and use of 夂 have evolved over time. Historically, it was depicted as a simplified form representing a foot or a step, indicating movement. In many characters, 夂 acts as a semantic indicator, providing clues about the character's meaning related to movement or action. Sometimes, it can play a phonetic role, giving hints about the pronunciation of the character. ## Examples Here are some characters that contain this radical: [[多 duō]] - many, much [[外 wài]] - outside [[多 duō]] - excessive, extra [[夏 xià]] - summer