十 · shí

Indice visuel

The shape of ten: a horizontal stroke crossed by a vertical at the center, like a plus sign (+).

Usage

Suggests the number ten, completeness, or a crossing/meeting point.

Notes d'apprentissage

Ten radical. Found in 千 (thousand), 早 (morning/early), 南 (south).

• 土: 十 crosses evenly; 土 has a longer bottom horizontal than the top.