鼻
The 鼻 radical
Nose
Memory hook
Since 自 (originally 'nose') had been borrowed away, 畀 was added below to make a fresh character for the nose: 鼻子 (nose), 鼻涕 (snot).
The 鼻 radical (read bí) means nose. The HSK 3.0 data contains 1 characters and 2 words built on it — learning them together is far faster than one character at a time.
Practise the 鼻 radical
Practise the 1 characters carrying the 鼻 radical in correct stroke order: watch, trace, then write from memory.
Characters with the 鼻 radical
1 charactersHSK 5· 1 characters
HSK 5鼻
nose
Vocabulary with the 鼻 radical
2 wordsWords containing at least one character with the 鼻 radical, ordered by HSK level.
nose
snot; nasal mucus
At least 4 words are needed to practise.
Why learn vocabulary by the 鼻 radical?
The 鼻 radical hints at the meaning nose. 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 1 characters to spot the pattern, then drill the 2 words with flashcards. Spaced repetition brings each word back exactly when you need it.