射 (shè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 射 (shè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 射 (shè) means "To shoot; to fire; to eject". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 寸.

Q: How do you write 射 stroke by stroke?

射 has 10 strokes. The radical is 寸. 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 射 and 㝵?

射 (shè) and 㝵 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 射?

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

Q: What common words use 射?

Common words containing 射 include: 射门 (shè mén) — To shoot at the goal (in sports); 射击 (shè jī) — To shoot; shooting (sport); 反射 (fǎn shè) — Reflection; reflex.

How to Write 射

The character 射 (shè) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 寸 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

射 is pronounced shè in Mandarin Chinese. It means To shoot; to fire; to eject.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 射 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 射

射门 shè mén

To shoot at the goal (in sports)

射击 shè jī

To shoot; shooting (sport)

反射 fǎn shè

Reflection; reflex

Example Sentences

球员正在射门。

qiú yuán zhèng zài shè mén

The player is shooting at the goal.

他喜欢射击运动。

tā xǐ huān shè jī yùn dòng

He likes shooting sports.

镜子可以反射光。

jìng zi kě yǐ fǎn shè guāng

A mirror can reflect light.

Similar Characters

㝵 dé

封 fēng

尃 fū

Practice Writing 射 (shè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 射

What does 射 (shè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 射 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 射 and 㝵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 射?

What common words use 射?

How to Write 射 (shè)