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

Q: What does 慴 (shè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 慴 (shè) means "to fear; to be terrified". with 14 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 慴 stroke by stroke?

慴 has 14 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 慴 and 惰?

慴 (shè) and 惰 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 慴?

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

Q: What common words use 慴?

Common words containing 慴 include: 慴伏 (shè fú) — to submit out of fear; to be cowed into submission; 震慴 (zhèn shè) — To be terrified; to be awestruck; 慴惧 (shè jù) — fear; dread; to be terrified.

How to Write 慴

The character 慴 (shè) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

慴 is pronounced shè in Mandarin Chinese. It means to fear; to be terrified.

Common Words with 慴

慴伏 shè fú

to submit out of fear; to be cowed into submission

震慴 zhèn shè

To be terrified; to be awestruck

慴惧 shè jù

fear; dread; to be terrified

Example Sentences

敌人慴伏了。

dí rén shè fú le

The enemy was cowed into submission.

令人震慴。

lìng rén zhèn shè

It is terrifying.

心中慴惧。

xīn zhōng shè jù

Feeling terrified in one's heart.

Similar Characters

惰 duò

惴 zhuì

惶 huáng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 慴

What does 慴 (shè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 慴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 慴 and 惰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 慴?

What common words use 慴?

How to Write 慴 (shè)