[[Radicals|Radicals]] #Radicals #3-Strokes ## 宀 (mián) Kanxi Radical 40 ![[宀 (mián).svg]] ## Meaning The radical 宀 (mián) is a Chinese character radical that represents a roof or a house. It is also sometimes referred to as the "roof" or "house" radical. The 宀 radical is commonly used in Chinese characters to indicate a place or a space related to shelter, protection, or residence. ## Examples Here are some Chinese characters that contain the 宀 radical: [[安 ān]] - peace, safety, security [[宝 bǎo]] - treasure, jewel, precious [[家 jiā]] - family, household, home [[宣 xuān]] - proclaim, declare, announce [[宫 gōng]] - palace, imperial palace