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

Q: What does 麝 (shè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 麝 (shè) means "Musk deer". with 21 strokes and the radical 鹿.

Q: How do you write 麝 stroke by stroke?

麝 has 21 strokes. The radical is 鹿. 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 麝 and 鏖?

麝 (shè) and 鏖 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 麝?

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

Q: What common words use 麝?

Common words containing 麝 include: 麝香 (shè xiāng) — Musk; 麝鹿 (shè lù) — Musk deer; 麝牛 (shè niú) — Musk ox.

How to Write 麝

The character 麝 (shè) is written with 21 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鹿 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

麝 is pronounced shè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Musk deer.

Common Words with 麝

麝香 shè xiāng

Musk

麝鹿 shè lù

Musk deer

麝牛 shè niú

Musk ox

Example Sentences

这种药含有麝香。

zhè zhǒng yào hán yǒu shè xiāng

This medicine contains musk.

麝鹿生活在山里。

shè lù shēng huó zài shān lǐ

Musk deer live in the mountains.

麝牛的毛很长。

shè niú de máo hěn zhǎng

Musk oxen have very long hair.

Similar Characters

鏖 áo

麒 qí

麓 lù

Practice Writing 麝 (shè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 麝

What does 麝 (shè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 麝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 麝 and 鏖?

What mistakes do learners make writing 麝?

What common words use 麝?

How to Write 麝 (shè)