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How to Write 奢 (shē) — Meaning “luxurious; extravagant”

shē HSK Level 7 11 strokes Radical: 大

奢 (shē) means "luxurious; extravagant" in Chinese. It has 11 strokes with the radical 大, and is HSK Level 7.

Rated 4.2/5 in difficulty (advanced).

Harder than 51% of HSK Level 7 characters.

Appears in 3+ common words including 奢侈 (shē chǐ), 奢望 (shē wàng), 奢华 (shē huá).

Due to its 11 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 奢 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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How to Write 奢

The character 奢 (shē) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 大 is one of its key components.

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What Does shē (奢) Mean in Chinese?

奢 means luxurious; extravagant.

As an HSK Level 7 character, 奢 is an intermediate-level character.

Character Data

Character奢
Pinyinshē (she)
Meaningluxurious; extravagant
Strokes11
Radical大
HSK Level7
Difficulty4.2/5

Origin of 奢

奢 is a phono-semantic compound combining 大 (big, indicating excess) and 者 (phonetic component, pronounced similarly in ancient times). The big element suggests wasteful abundance or overindulgence, hence 'luxurious' or 'extravagant'.

💡 Memory Tip: Picture a big (大) person (者) draped in gold and jewels, living a life of extreme luxury.

Common Words with 奢

奢侈 shē chǐ
luxurious; extravagant
奢望 shē wàng
extravagant hope
奢华 shē huá
sumptuous; luxurious

Example Sentences

这种生活太奢侈。

zhè zhǒng shēng huó tài shē chǐ

This lifestyle is too extravagant.

我没有太多奢望。

wǒ méi yǒu tài duō shē wàng

I don't have many extravagant hopes.

房间布置很奢华。

fáng jiān bù zhì hěn shē huá

The room is luxuriously furnished.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character Pinyin Strokes Radical
奢 (current) shē 11 大
奎 kuí 9 大
奏 zòu 9 大
契 qì 9 大
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Frequently Asked Questions about 奢

奢 is made of 大 (big) on top and 者 (person) below. The big component suggests excess, and together with the person, it indicates someone who goes beyond normal limits, leading to the meanings of luxurious or extravagant.

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