龠
The 龠 radical
Ancient panpipe
Memory hook
Several pipes bound together with a mouthpiece 亼 above — an ancient instrument. It is the last radical, number 214: 龢 (harmony — the old form of 和).
The 龠 radical (read yuè) means ancient panpipe. 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 龠 radical?
The 龠 radical hints at the meaning ancient panpipe. 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.