筛 (shāi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 筛 (shāi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 筛 (shāi) means "to sieve; to sift". with 12 strokes and the radical ⺮.

Q: How do you write 筛 stroke by stroke?

筛 has 12 strokes. The radical is ⺮. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 筛 and 笑?

筛 (shāi) and 笑 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 筛?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical ⺮. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 筛?

Common words containing 筛 include: 筛选 (shāi xuǎn) — to screen; to filter; to select; 筛子 (shāi zi) — sieve; strainer; 筛沙 (shāi shā) — to sift sand.

How to Write 筛

The character 筛 (shāi) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical ⺮ is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

筛 is pronounced shāi in Mandarin Chinese. It means to sieve; to sift.

Common Words with 筛

筛选 shāi xuǎn

to screen; to filter; to select

筛子 shāi zi

sieve; strainer

筛沙 shāi shā

to sift sand

Example Sentences

正在筛选名单。

zhèng zài shāi xuǎn míng dān

Currently screening the list.

拿一个筛子来。

ná yí gè shāi zi lái

Bring a sieve.

工人在筛沙子。

gōng rén zài shāi shā zi

The worker is screening sand.

Similar Characters

笑 xiào

笔 bǐ

笨 bèn

Practice Writing 筛 (shāi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 筛

What does 筛 (shāi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 筛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 筛 and 笑?

What mistakes do learners make writing 筛?

What common words use 筛?

How to Write 筛 (shāi)