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

Q: What does 涉 (shè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 涉 (shè) means "to wade; to involve; to experience". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 涉 stroke by stroke?

涉 has 10 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 涉 and 沫?

涉 (shè) and 沫 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 涉?

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

Q: What common words use 涉?

Common words containing 涉 include: 涉及 (shè jí) — to involve; to relate to; 涉外 (shè wài) — concerning foreign affairs; foreign-related; 干涉 (gān shè) — to interfere / to intervene.

How to Write 涉

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

涉 is pronounced shè in Mandarin Chinese. It means to wade; to involve; to experience.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 涉 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 涉

涉及 shè jí

to involve; to relate to

涉外 shè wài

concerning foreign affairs; foreign-related

干涉 gān shè

to interfere / to intervene

Example Sentences

这个问题涉及隐私。

zhè ge wèn tí shè jí yǐn sī

This issue involves privacy.

他在涉外酒店工作。

tā zài shè wài jiǔ diàn gōng zuò

He works in a hotel that caters to foreigners.

请不要干涉我的生活。

qǐng bú yào gān shè wǒ de shēng huó

Please don't interfere in my life.

Similar Characters

沫 mò

沭 shù

沮 jǔ

Practice Writing 涉 (shè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 涉

What does 涉 (shè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 涉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 涉 and 沫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 涉?

What common words use 涉?

How to Write 涉 (shè)