Extension split (勹 shape)

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This unit teaches how to split a character into its Cangjie pieces. Learn the rule, then practice, and you can break down characters you've never seen.

Characters framed on the top and right, extending toward the lower-right (勹, 弋, 戈, 丁)

Extension split (勹 shape)

The head frames the top and right, extending toward the lower-right in a ⌉ shape, wrapping the body into the lower-left corner (勹, 弋, 戈, 丁). Outside to inside, top to bottom, take the surrounding head first, then the body inside.

Head 勹Body 口

Head 丁Body 口

Head 勹Body 田

Head 勹Body 日

Head 勹Body 凶

Head 弋Body 工

Head 戈Body 口

Head 戌Body 口