又 · yòu

again; right hand

Radical pronunciation

Radical summary

#29

Kangxi

2

Strokes

#27

Frequency

Visual hint

An open right hand: a curve on top and a short stroke below, like a thumb and palm.

Suggests the right hand, grasping, repetition, or continuation.

varies

Trace the radical, simplified, traditional, and variant forms when available.

又

3 examples

又

yòu

again; also; both

HSK 2

双

shuāng

pair; double; both

HSK 3

反

fǎn

opposite; to reverse; anti-

HSK 3

Again/right-hand radical. Found in 双 (pair/double), 反 (opposite/reverse), 友 (friend).

A raised right hand — ancients used the right hand to greet, agree, and repeat actions.

寸: 又 is an open hand; 寸 is a hand with a dot marking the pulse point (one cun measure).

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