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

Q: What does 赦 (shè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 赦 (shè) means "To pardon / To forgive". with 11 strokes and the radical 赤.

Q: How do you write 赦 stroke by stroke?

赦 has 11 strokes. The radical is 赤. 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 赦 and 赧?

赦 (shè) and 赧 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 赦?

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

Q: What common words use 赦?

Common words containing 赦 include: 赦免 (shè miǎn) — To pardon / To remit; 大赦 (dà shè) — Amnesty; general pardon; 特赦 (tè shè) — Amnesty / Special pardon.

How to Write 赦

The character 赦 (shè) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 赤 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

赦 is pronounced shè in Mandarin Chinese. It means To pardon / To forgive.

Common Words with 赦

赦免 shè miǎn

To pardon / To remit

大赦 dà shè

Amnesty; general pardon

特赦 tè shè

Amnesty / Special pardon

Example Sentences

他的罪被赦免了。

tā de zuì bèi shè miǎn le

His sins were forgiven.

今年会有大赦吗？

jīn nián huì yǒu dà shè ma

Will there be a general amnesty this year?

他获得了特赦。

tā huò dé le tè shè

He was granted a pardon.

Similar Characters

赧 nǎn

Practice Writing 赦 (shè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 赦

What does 赦 (shè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 赦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 赦 and 赧?

What mistakes do learners make writing 赦?

What common words use 赦?

How to Write 赦 (shè)