COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 射 is built
Traditional etymology note: A bow 身 being drawn by a hand 寸
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How to Write 射 (shè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to shoot
shèTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shè
射
to shoot
Common words
shè jī
射击
to shoot; to fire (a gun)
fàng shè
放射
to radiate; radioactive
fǎn shè
反射
to reflect; reflection (from a mirror etc); reflex (i.e. automatic reaction of organism)
fā shè
发射
to shoot (a projectile); to fire (a rocket); to launch; to emit (a particle)
fú shè
辐射
radiation
tóu shè
投射
to throw (a projectile); to cast (light)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
射
射
射
射
射
射
射
射
LEARNING TIP
Remember 射
Say “shè” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 射
Common words and phrases
shè jī
to shoot; to fire (a gun)
fàng shè
to radiate; radioactive
fǎn shè
to reflect; reflection (from a mirror etc); reflex (i.e. automatic reaction of organism)
fā shè
to shoot (a projectile); to fire (a rocket); to launch; to emit (a particle)
fú shè
radiation
tóu shè
to throw (a projectile); to cast (light)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“射”。
Zhège zì shì “shè”.
This character is “射”.
我正在学习“射”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shè” zì.
I am learning the character “射”.
请写一遍“射”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shè”.
Please write “射” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 射?
射 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 射 (shè) mean?
射 (shè) means to shoot.
What is the radical of 射?
The radical of 射 is 寸, associated with Not yet classified.