[[Radicals]] #Radicals #5-Strokes ## 耒 (lěi) Kanxi Radical 127 ![[耒 (lěi).svg]] **Variation of the radical:** [[⺼(lěi)]] ## Meaning The radical 耒 (lěi) in Chinese characters represents a farming tool known as a "plow" or "plowshare." It is derived from the character 耒 (lěi) itself, which means "plow." This radical is used in characters related to agriculture, farming, and cultivation. In ancient times, the plow was a crucial tool for tilling the soil and preparing fields for planting crops. Therefore, characters containing the radical 耒 (lěi) often relate to activities such as farming, agriculture, and the land. ## Examples Here are some Chinese characters that contain the radical 耒 (lěi): [[耒 lěi]] - plow, plough [[耕 gēng]] - agriculture, farming [[耘 yún]] - weeding, hoeing