黾
The 黾 radical
Frog, freshwater turtle
Variants: 黽
Memory hook
A frog seen from above: flat head, swollen belly, four legs splayed. Seen in 鼋 (soft-shelled turtle), 鼍 (Chinese alligator).
The 黾 radical (read mǐn) means frog, freshwater turtle. 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 黾 radical?
The 黾 radical hints at the meaning frog, freshwater turtle. 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.