宀
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Meaning: "roof" radical , occurring in 家, 定, 安 etc, referred to as 寶蓋
💡 Picture a roof over your head, just like this character.
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Character Story & Explanation
Unearthing ancient dwellings, we find 宀 (mián), the radical for 'roof' or 'shelter'. As a key component in characters like 家 (home) and 安 (peace), it symbolizes protection and domesticity. This pictograph, resembling a peaked roof, continues to shape Chinese vocabulary, representing the foundational concept of a secure abode.
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