COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 舌 is built
Traditional etymology note: A tongue 千 sticking out of a mouth 口
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How to Write 舌 (shé) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
used in 喇舌[la3 ji1] to transcribe the Taiwanese word for "tongue"
shéTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shé
舌
used in 喇舌[la3 ji1] to transcribe the Taiwanese word for "tongue"
Common words
shé tou
舌头
tongue; enemy soldier captured for the purpose of extracting information
qī zuǐ bā shé
七嘴八舌
lively discussion with everybody talking at once
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 舌
Say “shé” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 舌
Common words and phrases
shé tou
tongue; enemy soldier captured for the purpose of extracting information
qī zuǐ bā shé
lively discussion with everybody talking at once
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 舌?
舌 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 舌 (shé) mean?
舌 (shé) means used in 喇舌[la3 ji1] to transcribe the Taiwanese word for "tongue".
What is the radical of 舌?
The radical of 舌 is 舌, associated with Not yet classified.