eight; divide
Radical summary
#12
Kangxi
2
Strokes
#10
Frequency
Two strokes opening like an inverted V: one falls left, one falls right, joined at the top.
Suggests division/separation or the number eight. Often sits atop a character.
Trace the radical, simplified, traditional, and variant forms when available.
bā
eight
fēn
to divide; minute; part
gōng
public; common
Eight/divide radical. Found in 分 (to divide), 公 (public), 共 (together).
What radical is this: 八?
