奢 (shē) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 奢 (shē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 奢 (shē) means "luxurious; extravagant". with 11 strokes and the radical 大.

Q: How do you write 奢 stroke by stroke?

奢 has 11 strokes. The radical is 大. 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 奢 and 奎?

奢 (shē) and 奎 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 奢?

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

Q: What common words use 奢?

Common words containing 奢 include: 奢侈 (shē chǐ) — luxurious; extravagant; 奢望 (shē wàng) — extravagant hope; 奢华 (shē huá) — sumptuous; luxurious.

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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

奢 is pronounced shē in Mandarin Chinese. It means luxurious; extravagant.

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

奎 kuí

奏 zòu

契 qì

Practice Writing 奢 (shē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 奢

What does 奢 (shē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 奢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 奢 and 奎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 奢?

What common words use 奢?

How to Write 奢 (shē)