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It is associated with something personal or private. The radical comes from the character for 'private' (si1).

Chinese name of the radical:
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Chinese pinyin of the radical: si1 zir4

Related Characters:
     Qu4 - go away; leave
     Yun3 - allow; permit
     Tai2 - platform
     Si1 - private; personal

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