扫

sǎo = s + ao3

to sweep

扫 = 彐 + 扌 : Socrates (s) is sweeping the aorta (ao3) using a broom (扫). There are big pig snouts (彐) lying around on the floor which he picks up using a toy claw (扌) because they are too big to sweep (扫).

扫

掃

sào = s + ao4

broom

扫 character breakdown

扫
- 彐
- 扌
  - 亅
  - 二
    - 一

彐

jì = ji + Ø4

pig snout (Kangxi radical 58)

Mnemonic symbol: the character 彐 looks a bit like a pig snout seen from the side. If you need to type it, remember its pronunciation ji4 by imagining Joan of Arc wearing a fake pig snout in the space station's bathroom and making grunting and squealing sounds.

扌

shǒu = sh + ou3

"hand" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 64), occurring in 提, 把, 打 etc

扌 = 二 + 亅 : Mnemonic symbol: a toy claw.

Characters with 扫 as component

扫 is not used as a component in another character.

Words with 扫

扫

扫 character breakdown

Characters with 扫 as component

Words with 扫

Sentences with 扫