Radical 59
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Radical 59 meaning "bristle" or "beard
Beard
A beard is the collection of hair that grows on the chin, cheeks and neck of human beings. Usually, only pubescent or adult males are able to grow beards. However, women with hirsutism may develop a beard...

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is 1 of 31 Kangxi radicals (214 radicals total) composed of three strokes.

In the Kangxi Dictionary
Kangxi dictionary
The Kangxi Dictionary was the standard Chinese dictionary during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Kangxi Emperor of the Manchu Qing Dynasty ordered its compilation in 1710. The creator innovated greatly by reusing and confirming the new Zihui system of 596 radicals, since then known as 596 Kangxi...

 there are 62 characters (out of 49,030) to be found under this radical
Radical (Chinese character)
A Chinese radical is a component of a Chinese character. The term may variously refer to the original semantic element of a character, or to any semantic element, or, loosely, to any element whatever its origin or purpose...

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Characters with Radical 59

strokes character
without additional strokes
4 additional strokes 形 彣 彤
6 additional strokes 彥 彦
7 additional strokes 彧 彨
8 additional strokes 彩 彪 彫 彬
9 additional strokes
10 additional strokes
11 additional strokes 彯 彰
12 additional strokes
19 additional strokes

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