COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 社 is built
Traditional etymology note: An earth 土 spirit 礻; 礻 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 社 (shè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) society; organization; agency
shèTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shè
社
(bound form) society; organization; agency
Common words
shè huì
社会
society
shè qū
社区
community; neighborhood
bào shè
报社
newspaper (i.e. a company)
shè jiāo
社交
interaction; social contact
shè tuán
社团
association; society; group; union
lǚ xíng shè
旅行社
travel agency
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 社
Say “shè” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 社
Common words and phrases
shè huì
society
shè qū
community; neighborhood
bào shè
newspaper (i.e. a company)
shè jiāo
interaction; social contact
shè tuán
association; society; group; union
lǚ xíng shè
travel agency
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“社”。
Zhège zì shì “shè”.
This character is “社”.
我正在学习“社”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shè” zì.
I am learning the character “社”.
请写一遍“社”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shè”.
Please write “社” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 社?
社 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 社 (shè) mean?
社 (shè) means (bound form) society; organization; agency.
What is the radical of 社?
The radical of 社 is 礻, associated with Not yet classified.