爻
The 爻 radical
Divination lines of the Yijing
Memory hook
Two crossing marks stacked up are the divination lines of the Yijing, suggesting things crossing: 爽 (refreshing), 希 (to hope).
The 爻 radical (read yáo) means divination lines of the yijing. The HSK 3.0 data contains 1 characters and 3 words built on it — learning them together is far faster than one character at a time.
Practise the 爻 radical
Practise the 1 characters carrying the 爻 radical in correct stroke order: watch, trace, then write from memory.
Characters with the 爻 radical
1 charactersHSK 6· 1 characters
HSK 6爽
refreshing, pleasant
Vocabulary with the 爻 radical
3 wordsWords containing at least one character with the 爻 radical, ordered by HSK level.
refreshing, pleasant
cool and refreshing (of weather or air)
refreshing, pleasant
At least 4 words are needed to practise.
Why learn vocabulary by the 爻 radical?
The 爻 radical hints at the meaning divination lines of the yijing. 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 3 words with flashcards. Spaced repetition brings each word back exactly when you need it.