豸
The 豸 radical
Long-backed beast of prey
Memory hook
A long-backed animal stalking, legs gathered to pounce: 豹 (leopard), 貌 (appearance), 貂 (marten).
The 豸 radical (read zhì) means long-backed beast of prey. The HSK 3.0 data contains 2 characters and 5 words built on it — learning them together is far faster than one character at a time.
Practise the 豸 radical
Study this radical's 5 words with flashcards or a quiz.
Characters with the 豸 radical
2 charactersHSK 5· 1 characters
HSK 5貌
appearance, looks, outward form
HSK 7-9· 1 characters
HSK 7-9豹
leopard (a large spotted or striped cat)
Vocabulary with the 豸 radical
5 wordsWords containing at least one character with the 豸 radical, ordered by HSK level.
polite, courtesy
appearance, looks
appearance, outward look
leopard (a large spotted or striped cat)
appearance, look
Why learn vocabulary by the 豸 radical?
The 豸 radical hints at the meaning long-backed beast of prey. 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 5 words with flashcards. Spaced repetition brings each word back exactly when you need it.