๐ Meaning & Origin
The ็ท radical combines ็ฐ (rice field) and ๅ (strength/power) โ a man is one who uses strength in the fields. It represents males, men, and masculinity.
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๐ก Teacher's Memory Tip
Rice field (็ฐ) + strength (ๅ) = man (็ท). The image: a farmer working hard in the field. That combination tells you ็ท is about a man.
โ Frequently Asked Questions
The ็ท radical means 'man' or 'male.' It's composed of ็ฐ (field) + ๅ (power), reflecting the ancient idea of a man as a laborer of the land.
At N5, ็ท (man/male) is the core kanji. You'll also encounter it in ็ทใฎไบบ (man), ็ทๆง (male), and contrast it with ๅฅณ (woman).
Remember: field (็ฐ) + power (ๅ) = man (็ท). A man working in the field. The combination formula is your mnemonic.
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