鬲
The 鬲 radical
Three-legged cauldron
Memory hook
A cooking pot on three hollow legs so the fire can lick all round it. Seen in 融 (to melt), 隔 (to separate).
The 鬲 radical (read gé) means three-legged cauldron. The HSK 3.0 data contains 0 characters and 0 words built on it — learning them together is far faster than one character at a time.
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Why learn vocabulary by the 鬲 radical?
The 鬲 radical hints at the meaning three-legged cauldron. 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 0 characters to spot the pattern, then drill the 0 words with flashcards. Spaced repetition brings each word back exactly when you need it.