[[Radicals]] #Radicals #3-Strokes ## 攵 (pū) Kanxi Radical 66 ![[Radical 066 - 攵 (pū).svg]] **Variation of the radical:** [[攴 (pū)]] ## Meaning The radical 攵 (pū), which is a variant form of 攴, means "to tap" or "to strike." This radical is often found in characters related to actions involving hitting, tapping, or actions related to discipline or control. It appears typically on the right side of the characters. ## Examples Here are a few examples of characters containing the radical 攵 (pū): [[敢 gǎn]] - to dare, to be bold [[教 jiào]] - to teach, to instruct