至
The 至 radical
To arrive
Memory hook
An arrow spent, sticking into the ground — it has reached its mark: 到 (to arrive), 至今 (up to now), 致 (to send, to cause).
The 至 radical (read zhì) means to arrive. The HSK 3.0 data contains 2 characters and 32 words built on it — learning them together is far faster than one character at a time.
Practise the 至 radical
Study this radical's 32 words with flashcards or a quiz.
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Characters with the 至 radical
2 charactersHSK 3· 1 characters
HSK 3至
until, to
HSK 4· 1 characters
HSK 4致
to cause, to bring about
Vocabulary with the 至 radical
32 wordsWords containing at least one character with the 至 radical, ordered by HSK level.
The free plan shows 9 words per HSK level (21/32 words of this radical).
up to now; so far
at least
in agreement, unanimous
to cause, to lead to
even
meticulous, detailed
approximately, roughly
until, to
not to the point of, not so much as to
up to, until
respectfully yours
as for, as regards
and even, to the point of
to the point that, so much that
as a result, to the point that
enthusiasm, interest, delight
unique, distinctive
extremely thoughtful, attending to every little detail with care
pretty, beautiful (usually of women)
even, even to the point of
until, lasting until
Why learn vocabulary by the 至 radical?
The 至 radical hints at the meaning to arrive. When you meet an unfamiliar character carrying it, you already know part of its meaning before reaching for a dictionary — which is why learners who know their radicals move faster.
How to study: read the memory hook, skim the 2 characters to spot the pattern, then drill the 32 words with flashcards. Spaced repetition brings each word back exactly when you need it.