扌 points to hand.
row, rank, file; to eliminate, to remove
COMMON WORD安排 · to arrange; to plan; to set up; arrangements; plansOpen 排 character →The 非 Character Family
非 recurs in these common characters. Use it to notice a pattern, then check each character’s own pronunciation and tone.
非 is a sound clue; the left component changes the meaning.
Learn the semantic clue, then open the character page to practise it in context.
Start with these six high-value examples, then open the complete 25-character family when you are ready.
View all 25 family characters →How should I study the 非 character family?
Compare the meaning-side component, then learn every member in a common word. The shared component is a memory aid, not a fixed pronunciation rule.