[[Radicals]] #Radicals #6-Strokes ## 艸 (cǎo) Kanxi Radical 140 ![[艸 (cǎo).svg]] **Variations of the radical:** [[艹 (cǎo)]] [[⺿ (cǎo)]] ## Meaning The Chinese radical 艸 (cǎo), also written as 艹 in its simplified form, means "grass" or "herb." This radical is associated with plants, vegetation, and things related to the natural world, particularly those that grow close to the ground. It appears in many characters related to plants, herbs, and nature. ## Examples Examples of Chinese characters that contain the radical 艸 (cǎo) include: ?