Radical 八

8 strokes

bend 曲 (232a) + eight 八 (20) = reference book 典

Note that the horizontal line at the base of “bend” is extended on both sides.

词典 (231) cídiǎn dictionary

[字典 (92) zìdiǎn character dictionary]

One of the octopus’ tentacles has a permanent bend in it, so he puts a heavy reference book on it to try to straighten it out. / The two teddies try using the same method to get rid of the dent in their frisbee!