What is kangxi radicals?

Kangxi radicals are a set of 214 Chinese characters or radicals used in Kangxi Dictionary, which was compiled during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor of the Qing dynasty (1661-1722). These radicals are the basis for the organization of Chinese characters in most Chinese dictionaries today. Kangxi radicals are used to provide a method of grouping and organizing Chinese characters based on their components, meanings, and functions. Each radical represents a common element found in a number of characters, and the radicals themselves can function as independent characters with their own meanings. Kangxi radicals have been widely adopted by Mandarin learners and Chinese language learners around the world as an important tool for understanding and recognizing Chinese characters.