殳
The 殳 radical
Long-handled weapon, to strike
Memory hook
A hand 又 gripping a staff and bringing it down. It always sits on the right and means applying force: 殴 (to beat), 毁 (to destroy), 段 (a section).
The 殳 radical (read shū) means long-handled weapon, to strike. The HSK 3.0 data contains 6 characters and 21 words built on it — learning them together is far faster than one character at a time.
Practise the 殳 radical
Study this radical's 21 words with flashcards or a quiz.
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Characters with the 殳 radical
6 charactersHSK 2· 1 characters
HSK 2段
section; stretch; paragraph (measure word)
HSK 6· 1 characters
HSK 6毁
to destroy, to ruin
HSK 7-9· 4 characters
HSK 7-9殴
to beat, to thrash
殷
prosperous, flourishing
殿
palace; palatial hall
毅
resolute, firm of character
Vocabulary with the 殳 radical
21 wordsWords containing at least one character with the 殳 radical, ordered by HSK level.
The free plan shows 9 words per HSK level (13/21 words of this radical).
section; stretch; paragraph (measure word)
stage, phase
method, means
to destroy, to ruin
resolute, tough
location, plot of land (often used in real estate, urban planning)
palace
to destroy, to devastate
time period, time slot
to beat up, to assault
paragraph (a part of a text, usually beginning with an indentation)
attentive, solicitous, considerate
palace hall, palaces and halls (a grand, solemn place)
Why learn vocabulary by the 殳 radical?
The 殳 radical hints at the meaning long-handled weapon, to strike. 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 6 characters to spot the pattern, then drill the 21 words with flashcards. Spaced repetition brings each word back exactly when you need it.