[[Radicals|Radicals]] #Radicals #4-Strokes ## 戈 (gē) Kanxi Radical 62 ![[戈 (gē).svg]] ## Meaning The radical 戈 (gē) in Chinese characters represents the meaning of "spear" or "halberd," which is a weapon used in ancient times. The radical itself can give a clue about the general category or theme of the character, often related to weapons, warfare, or military matters. However, it is important to note that the presence of the 戈 radical in a character does not always indicate a direct association with weapons. It can also be used metaphorically or phonetically to contribute to the character's meaning or pronunciation. ## Examples [[我 wǒ]] - I, me [[成 chéng]] - to become, to accomplish [[戒 jiè]] - to warn, to admonish, to quit e.g., smoking [[戊 wù]] - the fifth heavenly stem in the Chinese zodiac system