Meaning Clues (Semantic)
攵

攵

pūMeaning ClueMeaning clue Rap / Tap (Strike / Action)
Strokes 4 strokes
Clue Type Meaning Clues (Semantic)
Derivatives 18 chars
HSK Words 9 words
Core Meaning

Hand holding rod to tap, reform, practice

Decomposition & Mnemonic

Look for 攵 inside new characters. It often points toward action or strike, so you can guess the meaning family before memorizing the full character.

法

3-Step Analysis & Application Strategy

3-step strategic thinking process to master characters containing this component

01

Identify component 攵

Locate component 攵 inside the target character before synthesizing the full glyph.

02

Leverage semantic meaning clue (Hand holding rod to tap, reform, practice)

Use 攵 as a semantic anchor hinting at meanings related to hand holding rod to tap, reform, practice.

03

Analyze combined elements & verify

Examine the partnering radical or component to verify accurate tone, definition, and stroke order.

构

Key Derivative Characters (18 characters)

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放
fàngMeaning Clue
right part+攵

to put

教
jiāoMeaning Clue
right part+攵

to teach

改
gǎiMeaning Clue
right part+攵

to change, alter, or correct

收
shōuMeaning Clue
right part+攵

to receive

数
shùMeaning Clue
right part+攵

frequently

故
gùMeaning Clue
right part+攵

reason, cause

敢
gǎnMeaning Clue
整
zhěngMeaning Clue
救
jiùMeaning Clue
散
sànMeaning Clue
敬
jìngMeaning Clue
致
zhìMeaning Clue
攻
gōngMeaning Clue
敷
fūMeaning Clue
效
xiàoMeaning Clue
政
zhèngMeaning Clue
敌
díMeaning Clue
敏
mǐnMeaning Clue
词

Practical HSK Vocabulary (9)

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Component Learning FAQs

Frequently asked questions about component 攵

What role does component 攵 play in Chinese characters?

攵 (pū) is a core Hanzi building block serving as a Semantic Meaning Clue, present in key composite characters on Deetigo.

How can I use component 攵 to memorize characters faster?

When encountering a new character with 攵, identify the core semantic family around "Hand holding rod to tap, reform, practice", then combine with the phonetic element to lock down character recall.