COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 舍 is built
Traditional etymology note: 人 (the shape of a roof) suggests the meaning, while 舌 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 舍 (shè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) residence; house
shèTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shè / shě
舍
(bound form) residence; house
Common words
shě de
舍得
to be willing to part with sth
sù shè
宿舍
dormitory; dorm room; living quarters; hostel
shè bù dé
舍不得
to hate to do sth; to hate to part with; to begrudge
liàn liàn bù shě
恋恋不舍
reluctant to part
qiè ér bù shě
锲而不舍
to chip away at a task and not abandon it (idiom); to chisel away at sth; to persevere; unflagging efforts
yī yī bù shě
依依不舍
reluctant to part (idiom); broken-hearted at having to leave
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 舍
Say “shè” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
shě de
to be willing to part with sth
sù shè
dormitory; dorm room; living quarters; hostel
shè bù dé
to hate to do sth; to hate to part with; to begrudge
liàn liàn bù shě
reluctant to part
qiè ér bù shě
to chip away at a task and not abandon it (idiom); to chisel away at sth; to persevere; unflagging efforts
yī yī bù shě
reluctant to part (idiom); broken-hearted at having to leave
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“舍”。
Zhège zì shì “shè”.
This character is “舍”.
我正在学习“舍”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shè” zì.
I am learning the character “舍”.
请写一遍“舍”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shè”.
Please write “舍” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 舍?
舍 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 舍 (shè) mean?
舍 (shè) means (bound form) residence; house.
What is the radical of 舍?
The radical of 舍 is 舌, associated with Not yet classified.