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

Q: What does 摄 (shè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 摄 (shè) means "take (photo) / absorb". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 摄 stroke by stroke?

摄 has 13 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 摄 and 挲?

摄 (shè) and 挲 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 摄?

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

Q: What common words use 摄?

Common words containing 摄 include: 摄影 (shè yǐng) — photography; 摄像头 (shè xiàng tóu) — camera / webcam; 摄取 (shè qǔ) — intake / absorb.

How to Write 摄

The character 摄 (shè) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

摄 is pronounced shè in Mandarin Chinese. It means take (photo) / absorb.

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

Common Words with 摄

摄影 shè yǐng

photography

摄像头 shè xiàng tóu

camera / webcam

摄取 shè qǔ

intake / absorb

Example Sentences

我很喜欢摄影。

wǒ hěn xǐ huān shè yǐng

I really like photography.

这里有摄像头。

zhè lǐ yǒu shè xiàng tóu

There are surveillance cameras here.

摄取充足的营养。

shè qǔ chōng zú de yíng yǎng

Intake sufficient nutrition.

Similar Characters

挲 sā

捧 pěng

捩 liè

Practice Writing 摄 (shè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 摄

What does 摄 (shè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 摄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 摄 and 挲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 摄?

What common words use 摄?

How to Write 摄 (shè)