氵
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Meaning: "water" radical in Chinese characters , occurring in 沒
💡 Three drops of water flow leftward, like a mini river.
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Character Story & Explanation
氵 is the radical form of 水 (shuǐ, water) used on the left side of characters. It appears in words like 没 (sink), 法 (law), and 流 (flow), symbolizing water's essence—fluidity, cleansing, and life. This radical reflects the Chinese worldview that water is fundamental to nature and human existence, shaping concepts from emotions to law.
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