[[Radicals]] #Radicals #5-Strokes ## 禾 (hé) Kanxi Radical 115 ![[Radical 115 - 禾 (hé).svg]] ## Meaning The radical **禾 (hé)** is commonly seen in Chinese characters and represents "grain" or "cereal." It signifies plants cultivated for food, especially rice and other grains essential for agriculture. This radical appears in characters related to farming, harvest, and agricultural activities, giving clues to their meanings. In Chinese culture, grains hold deep significance, symbolizing prosperity and sustenance, making the **禾 (hé)** radical an essential part of characters that reflect these concepts of growth and agricultural abundance. ## Examples Examples of Chinese characters that contain the radical 禾 include: [[禾 hé]] - grain; cereal [[程 chéng]] - extent; degree [[囷 qūn]] - granary; barn [[秀 xiù]] - elegance; beauty