COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 蚀 is built
Traditional etymology note: An insect 虫 bite 饣; 饣 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 蚀 (shí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to nibble away at sth
shíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
shí
蚀
to nibble away at sth
Common words
fǔ shí
腐蚀
corrosion; to corrode (degrade chemically); to rot; corruption
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
蚀
蚀
蚀
蚀
蚀
蚀
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 蚀
Say “shí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 蚀
Common words and phrases
fǔ shí
corrosion; to corrode (degrade chemically); to rot; corruption
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“蚀”。
Zhège zì shì “shí”.
This character is “蚀”.
我正在学习“蚀”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shí” zì.
I am learning the character “蚀”.
请写一遍“蚀”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shí”.
Please write “蚀” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 蚀?
蚀 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 蚀 (shí) mean?
蚀 (shí) means to nibble away at sth.
What is the radical of 蚀?
The radical of 蚀 is 饣, associated with Not yet classified.