cantonese radicals Flashcards
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人/亻
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Person, yan4, looks like a person standing.
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水/氵
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Water, seui2, three drops resembling splashes.
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手/扌
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Hand, sau2, looks like a hand reaching out.
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口
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Mouth, hau2, a square that looks like a mouth.
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心/忄
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Heart, sam1, a simplified shape of a heart.
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土
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Earth, tou2, looks like a mound of dirt.
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火/灬
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Fire, fo2, flames rising from a fire.
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木
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Wood/Tree, muk6, resembles a tree trunk with branches.
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艹
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Grass, cou3, two blades of grass on top.
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日
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Sun/Day, yat6, a circle representing the sun.
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月
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Moon/Month, jyut6, looks like a crescent moon.
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女
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Woman, neui5, a figure kneeling.
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言
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Speech, yin4, looks like words coming out of a mouth.
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金
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Metal, gam1, shiny metal or a nugget.
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口
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Mouth, hau2, repeated as it’s a key radical—square resembling a mouth.
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刀/刂
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Knife, dou1, blade or sharp edge.
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目
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Eye, muk6, a rectangular eye.
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人
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Person (again), yan4, often appears in characters related to humans.
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阝(left)
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Hill, fu6, slope or mound (on the left side).
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阝(right)
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City, yi5, represents walls of an ancient city (on the right side).
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辶
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Movement/Walk, cuk1, curved path representing walking.
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子
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Child, zi2, looks like a small child with arms out.
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宀
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Roof, min4, looks like a roof of a house.
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辰
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Morning, san4, early morning, sun rising.
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力
Strength, lik6, a symbol of effort or strength.
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肉/月
Flesh, juk6, often in body-related characters like 肩 (shoulder).
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山
Mountain, saan1, peaks of a mountain.
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又
Again/Hand, yau6, symbolizes a hand or repetition.
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馬
Horse, maa5, simplified drawing of a horse with four legs.
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石
Stone, sek6, represents rocks or solid material.
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虫
Insect, cung4, a snake-like shape representing bugs.
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衣
Clothes, yi1, resembles hanging garments.
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足
Foot, zuk1, depicts a foot or something related to walking.
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車
Vehicle, ce1, a simple cart or car.
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雨
Rain, yu5, a cloud with raindrops falling.
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食/飠
Eat/Food, sik6, food bowl and chopsticks.
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魚
Fish, jyu4, a shape resembling a fish with a tail.
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牛/牜
Cow, ngau4, horns and a body of a cow.
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貝
Shell/Money, bui3, ancient coins shaped like shells.
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大
Big, daai6, looks like a person stretching arms wide.
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小
Small, siu2, three tiny lines representing smallness.
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心
Heart (repeated), sam1, a core part of feelings and thought.
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馬
Horse (repeated), maa5, important for words related to speed or travel.
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羊
Sheep, yeung4, looks like a sheep’s head and horns.
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犬/犭
Dog, hyun2, simplified shape of a dog, often linked to animals.
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門
Door, mun4, represents two panels of a gate.
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木
Tree/Wood (repeated), muk6, root and branches of a tree.
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女
Woman (repeated), neui5, related to female-related concepts.
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心/忄
Heart/Feeling, sam1, often linked to emotions or inner thoughts.
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力
Power/Strength, lik6, a representation of physical force.
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广
Shelter/Building, gwong2, looks like a roof or house.
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戈
Spear/Halberd, gwo1, resembles a weapon from ancient times.
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方
Square/Direction, fong1, represents a compass direction or shape.
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王
King/Jade, wong4, symbolic of power or jade (precious stone).
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冫
Ice, bing1, two drops that suggest coldness.
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竹/⺮
Bamboo, juk6, two stalks of bamboo or leaves.
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米
Rice, mai5, looks like grains of rice scattered.
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糸/纟
Silk, si1, threads of silk often linked to fabrics or textiles.
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羽
Feather, yu5, wings or individual feathers.
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耳
Ear, yi5, a side view of an ear.
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羊/⺶
Sheep, yeung4, horns and a wooly body of a sheep.
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血
Blood, hyut3, often depicts dripping blood.
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西
West, sai1, represents the direction or location.
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走
Walk/Run, jau2, a person running with motion lines.
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足/⻊
Foot, zuk1, a simple shape representing a foot.
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角
Horn, gok3, represents horns of an animal.
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言
Speech, yin4, looks like a person speaking.
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谷
Valley, guk1, represents the shape of a valley between mountains.
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豆
Bean, dau6, a container of beans or seeds.
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豕
Pig, ci5, simplified version of a pig’s head and body.
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貝
Shell/Money, bui3, ancient currency derived from shells.
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赤
Red, cek3, often linked to fire or passion.
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辛
Bitter/Hardship, san1, symbol of struggles or hardship.
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辰
Morning, san4, early daybreak or time of the dragon.
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車
Cart/Vehicle, ce1, represents ancient or modern vehicles.
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邑/⻏
City/Town, jap1, boundaries of an enclosed city.
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酉
Wine/Vessel, jau2, used in characters related to wine or fermentation.
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里
Village, lei5, represents rural or enclosed spaces.
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金
Gold/Metal, gam1, precious metals or wealth.
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長
Long/Grow, cheung4, depicts something growing or extending.
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門
Door/Gate, mun4, symbolizes passage or entryway.
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阜/⻖
Hill/Mound, fu6, used in terrain or location-related words.
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隹
Short-Tailed Bird, jeui1, depicts a bird or fowl.
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雨
Rain, yu5, rain falling from clouds.
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青
Green/Blue, cheng1, symbolic of nature, youth, or plants.
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革
Leather, gaak3, associated with skin or hides.
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韋
Tanned Leather, wai4, advanced form of leather preparation.
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頁
Page/Leaf, yip6, looks like a sheet or a leaf of paper.
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風
Wind, fung1, flowing air or breeze.
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飛
Fly, fei1, wings or motion of flight.
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食/飠
Food/Eat, sik6, representation of meals or eating.
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馬
Horse, maa5, commonly related to speed or travel.
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骨
Bone, gwat1, depicts a skeleton or hard structure of a body.
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高
Tall/High, gou1, associated with height or rank.
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魚
Fish, jyu4, represents aquatic animals or seafood.
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鳥
Bird, niu5, shows the shape of a bird with wings.
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鹿
Deer, luk6, depicts the shape of a deer with antlers.
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麥
Wheat, mak6, represents grains of wheat or barley.
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麻
Hemp, maa4, looks like plants growing in rows.
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黃
Yellow, wong4, associated with the color or brightness.
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黒/黑
Black, hak1, symbolizes darkness or soot.
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黍
Millet, syu2, depicts millet seeds or grains.
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鼠
Rat, syu2, shows a small rodent.
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鼻
Nose, bei6, resembles the shape of a nose.
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齒
Teeth, ci2, used for characters related to teeth or chewing.
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龍
Dragon, lung4, represents the mythical creature, often with claws.
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龜
Turtle, gwai1, depicts a turtle shell and body.
108
鳴
Chirp, ming4, sounds made by birds or insects.
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黎
Multitude, lai4, represents many or a crowd.
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鼓
Drum, gu2, looks like a drum used in music or ceremonies.
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麗
Beautiful, lai6, symbolizes elegance and beauty.
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鹽
Salt, jim4, often related to cooking or preservation.
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麵/面
Noodles/Face, min6, associated with flour-based foods or appearance.
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鼻
Nose (repeated), bei6, linked to facial features.
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麥
Wheat (repeated), mak6, represents crops or farming.
116
骨
Bone (repeated), gwat1, important for words related to anatomy.
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靈
Spirit, ling4, represents a ghost, soul, or supernatural being.
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靜
Quiet, zing6, symbolic of peace or stillness.
119
鐘
Bell, zung1, shape of a large hanging bell.
120
鏡
Mirror, geng3, flat and reflective surface.
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頭
Head, tau4, represents a person’s head.
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風
Wind (repeated), fung1, flowing air or weather elements.
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飯
Rice/Meal, faan6, represents cooked rice or a meal.
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餐
Meal/Dine, caan1, related to dining or eating.
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魚
Fish (repeated), jyu4, related to seafood or aquatic life.
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鳥
Bird (repeated), niu5, shape of a flying bird.
127
鹿
Deer (repeated), luk6, symbolic of nature or wildlife.
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麟
Unicorn, lun4, linked to mythical creatures like the qilin.
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鹿
Deer (repeated), luk6, significant in wildlife or traditional symbols.
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麥
Wheat (repeated), mak6, crops or food production.
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鼠
Rat (repeated), syu2, often used for small creatures.
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鼻
Nose (repeated), bei6, common in body-related characters.
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齒
Teeth (repeated), ci2, essential for chewing or anatomy.
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龜
Turtle (repeated), gwai1, symbolic in mythology or nature.
135
龍
Dragon (repeated), lung4, associated with strength or tradition.
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黎
Multitude (repeated), lai4, related to groups or abundance.
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鼓
Drum (repeated), gu2, commonly seen in musical or festive contexts.
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麵/面
Noodles/Face (repeated), min6, linked to food or facial appearances.
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靈
Spirit (repeated), ling4, used in words tied to the soul or supernatural.
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靜
Quiet (repeated), zing6, symbolic of stillness or serenity.
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鐘
Bell (repeated), zung1, represents time or sound.
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鏡
Mirror (repeated), geng3, flat and reflective object.
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頭
Head (repeated), tau4, represents a key part of the body.
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鹽
Salt (repeated), jim4, related to seasoning or preservation.
145
黃
Yellow (repeated), wong4, used in color-related expressions.
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黏
Sticky, nim1, related to glue or adhering.
147
龍
Dragon (repeated), lung4, symbolizes strength or mythical power.
148
鼠
Rat (repeated), syu2, linked to small rodents or animals.
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鼓
Drum (repeated), gu2, represents music or rhythm.
150
鹿
Deer (repeated), luk6, commonly tied to nature or elegance.
151
麗
Beautiful (repeated), lai6, elegance or attractiveness.
152
麵/面
Noodles/Face (repeated), min6, represents appearance or flour-based foods.
153
黃
Yellow (repeated), wong4, depicts brightness or golden tones.
154
黑
Black (repeated), hak1, related to darkness or shadows.
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青
Green/Blue (repeated), cheng1, linked to youth or greenery.
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靈
Spirit (repeated), ling4, connected to soul or spiritual aspects.
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靜
Quiet (repeated), zing6, often signifies tranquility or calmness.
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鏡
Mirror (repeated), geng3, flat object reflecting images.
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鐵
Iron, tit3, linked to metals or hard materials.
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金
Gold/Metal (repeated), gam1, symbolic of wealth or durability.
161
門
Door/Gate (repeated), mun4, represents access or entryways.
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風
Wind (repeated), fung1, commonly associated with nature or motion.
163
飛
Fly (repeated), fei1, symbolizes movement or wings.
164
食/飠
Food/Eat (repeated), sik6, essential for eating-related concepts.
165
馬
Horse (repeated), maa5, used in words related to transportation or speed.
166
魚
Fish (repeated), jyu4, aquatic life or food-related terms.
167
鳥
Bird (repeated), niu5, symbolic of flight or nature.
168
鹽
Salt (repeated), jim4, associated with cooking or seasoning.
169
黎
Multitude (repeated), lai4, suggests a group or large number.
170
鼻
Nose (repeated), bei6, integral to facial features or anatomy.
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齒
Teeth (repeated), ci2, important for chewing or dental concepts.
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麥
Wheat (repeated), mak6, linked to agriculture or farming.
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麻
Hemp (repeated), maa4, used for fiber or natural materials.
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黍
Millet (repeated), syu2, related to grains or seeds.
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龜
Turtle (repeated), gwai1, symbolic of longevity or resilience.
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鹿
Deer (repeated), luk6, connected to nature or wildlife.
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鼓
Drum (repeated), gu2, represents sound or rhythm in festivities.
178
靈
Spirit (repeated), ling4, commonly used in supernatural or cultural contexts.
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鐵
Iron (repeated), tit3, a hard, durable material used in construction or tools.
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黃
Yellow (repeated), wong4, linked to brightness or vibrant colors.
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黑
Black (repeated), hak1, related to shadow or darkness.
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青
Green/Blue (repeated), cheng1, used in words tied to nature or youth.
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靜
Quiet (repeated), zing6, associated with stillness or peace.
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食/飠
Food/Eat (repeated), sik6, relevant in contexts related to nourishment or meals.
185
馬
Horse (repeated), maa5, significant in transport-related terms.
186
魚
Fish (repeated), jyu4, linked to seafood or aquatic symbols.
187
鳥
Bird (repeated), niu5, frequently used in words about nature or avian life.
188
鼻
Nose (repeated), bei6, relevant to facial or anatomical discussions.
189
龍
Dragon (repeated), lung4, symbolizes tradition or strength in Chinese culture.
190
鼠
Rat (repeated), syu2, often used in zodiac or small creature-related words.
191
靈
Spirit (repeated), ling4, spiritual or mystical significance.
192
鐵
Iron (repeated), tit3, hard and durable for construction or crafting.
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黃
Yellow (repeated), wong4, represents brightness or vibrant energy.
