COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 设 is built
Traditional etymology note: 讠 (speech) suggests the meaning, while 殳 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 设 (shè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to set up; to put in place
shèTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
shè
设
to set up; to put in place
Common words
jiàn shè
建设
to build; to construct; to establish; to develop; to institute
shè bèi
设备
equipment; facilities; installations
shè jì
设计
to design; to plan; design; plan
shè lì
设立
to set up; to establish
shè shī
设施
facilities; installation
shè zhì
设置
to set up; to install
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
设
设
设
设
设
设
设
设
LEARNING TIP
Remember 设
Say “shè” 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 设
Common words and phrases
jiàn shè
to build; to construct; to establish; to develop; to institute
shè bèi
equipment; facilities; installations
shè jì
to design; to plan; design; plan
shè lì
to set up; to establish
shè shī
facilities; installation
shè zhì
to set up; to install
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“设”。
Zhège zì shì “shè”.
This character is “设”.
我正在学习“设”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “shè” zì.
I am learning the character “设”.
请写一遍“设”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “shè”.
Please write “设” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 设?
设 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 设 (shè) mean?
设 (shè) means to set up; to put in place.
What is the radical of 设?
The radical of 设 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.