釆
The 釆 radical
To distinguish
Memory hook
An animal track with every toe showing, which one must look closely to tell apart. Do not confuse it with 采 (to pick). Seen in 释 (to explain).
The 釆 radical (read biàn) means to distinguish. The HSK 3.0 data contains 2 characters and 15 words built on it — learning them together is far faster than one character at a time.
Practise the 釆 radical
Study this radical's 15 words with flashcards or a quiz.
Characters with the 釆 radical
2 charactersHSK 3· 1 characters
HSK 3采
to gather, pick, collect
HSK 4· 1 characters
HSK 4释
to explain, to interpret
Vocabulary with the 釆 radical
15 wordsWords containing at least one character with the 釆 radical, ordered by HSK level.
to adopt; to take (measures)
to adopt; to use
to explain
to interview
purchasing, procurement
to accept, to adopt
in high spirits, full of joy
to mine, to extract
listless, weary, spiritless
to love so much one can't put it down
to pick, to gather
to mine, to extract ore
to collect, to gather
to release, to set free
demeanor, poise
Why learn vocabulary by the 釆 radical?
The 釆 radical hints at the meaning to distinguish. 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 15 words with flashcards. Spaced repetition brings each word back exactly when you need it.