[[Radicals]] #Radicals #5-Strokes ## 竹 (zhú) Kanxi Radical 118 ![[竹 (zhú).svg]] **Variation of the character:** [[⺮ (zhú)]] ## Meaning The radical **竹 (zhú)** in Chinese characters represents "bamboo." It is a common radical that appears in characters related to bamboo and things associated with it, such as plants, writing materials, and cultural symbols. Bamboo holds cultural significance in Chinese society, symbolizing resilience, flexibility, and growth. The **竹 (zhú)** radical is used to classify characters in dictionaries and provides clues about the meanings or themes of characters it appears in. ## Examples Examples of Chinese characters that contain the radical 竹 include: [[竹 zhú]] - bamboo