[[Radicals|Radicals]]
#Radicals #3-Strokes
## 广 (guǎng)
Kanxi Radical 53
![[广 (guǎng).svg]]
## Meaning
The Chinese radical 广 (guǎng) is a component used in Chinese characters to indicate "broadness" or "extensiveness". It is also sometimes referred to as the "roof" radical, as it resembles the outline of a roof. Often appears on the top or left side of characters, and is often combined with other components to create characters with related meanings.
## Examples
Here are some Chinese characters that include the radical 广:
[[庙 miáo]] - temple; imperial court
[[鹿 lù]] - deer
[[麻 má]] - hemp (fiber for textiles)