[[Radicals|Radicals]] #Radicals #4-Strokes ## 支 (zhī) Kanxi Radical 65 ![[支 (zhī).svg]] ## Meaning The radical 支 (zhī) means "to support" or "branch." It is both a radical and an independent character. When used as a radical, it often retains meanings related to supporting, branching, or extending. ## Examples Here are some common meanings and examples of characters that contain the radical 支: [[支 zhī]] - to support, to assist [[鼓 gǔ]] - drum, drumming