貝
Decomposition:
Once :
Radical :
貝 => 貝 (shell)
Graphical :
貝 => 口, 二, 八
Pinyin & Meaning:
- Bei4 - surname Bei
 - bei4 - cowrie/shellfish/currency (archaic)
 
Pronunciation Clues:
- Pronunciation clue for 貝 (bei4): The component 八 is pronounced as 'ba1'. It has the same pinyin initial.
 - Pronunciation clue for 貝 (bei4): The component 貝 is pronounced as 'bei4'. It has the exact same pronunciation as the character.